FirstEnergy · 13 hours ago
Supplier Development Coordinator - Supply Chain
Akron, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$101K/yr - $118K/yr
10+ years expFirstEnergy is a forward-thinking electric utility dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability, and operational excellence. They are seeking a Supplier Development Coordinator to ensure small and diverse suppliers are prioritized in sourcing activities and to report on supplier development programs. This role involves collaboration with various teams, managing program governance, and engaging with external partners to enhance supplier diversity.
Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy EfficiencyInformation Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Work collaboratively in a professional, team-oriented environment, demonstrating respect toward colleagues and suppliers
Adhere to all relevant FirstEnergy and Supply Chain policies, practices, and procedures
Maintain subject‑matter expertise in supplier diversity principles, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices; effectively communicate program objectives and guide internal stakeholders
Support sourcing teams in integrating small and diverse suppliers into category strategies by evaluating supplier capabilities, identifying aligned opportunities, and assisting with onboarding and qualification
Partner with business units to increase utilization of small and diverse suppliers through opportunity identification, supplier recommendations, and strategic direction
Support the development and continuous improvement of Supplier Development and Small Business program frameworks to ensure alignment with federal and state requirements
Manage program governance, including program standards, documentation, controls, and operating cadence
Monitor regulatory changes and translate new requirements into internal processes, procedures, and training
Prepare and deliver program strategy, performance, and compliance updates to internal leadership and external regulatory bodies
Serve as a primary point of contact for external supplier development activities, representing FirstEnergy at events and with key partners
Identify, assess, and engage small and diverse suppliers, supporting capability reviews and providing onboarding guidance
Build and maintain strong relationships with utilities, councils, chambers, advocacy organizations, and other external partners
Collaborate with internal teams—including Sourcing, Procurement, Legal, Business Units, and Finance—to align supplier development opportunities with business needs
Manage event and membership budgets, including forecasting, tracking, and variance reporting
Develop and maintain an annual events calendar, providing strategic recommendations and business rationale
Plan and execute supplier development events such as matchmaking sessions, workshops, and supplier fairs; coordinate logistics, sponsorships, registrations, and follow‑up actions
Evaluate the effectiveness and ROI of external events, conferences, and memberships
Maintain a standardized evaluation framework to measure engagement outcomes, supplier pipeline progression, and cost‑to‑benefit impacts
Conduct year‑over‑year analyses to determine event and membership prioritization
Prepare clear post‑event reports that summarize insights, ROI findings, and recommended actions
Use data and analysis to guide future event strategy and resource allocation
Provide analytical support to the Data & Insights lead
Build and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and reports using advanced Excel capabilities
Perform data cleaning, validation, reconciliation, and analysis for supplier and spend data
Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities to improve supplier diversity outcomes
Maintain KPIs aligned with state diversity and federal small business requirements
Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports for leadership, procurement, legal, compliance, and external audiences
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and program effectiveness
Perform special projects and additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in business or a related discipline is required and 10-13 years' related work experience
In lieu of a degree, 13 years of related experience required. Related work experience includes previous supplier diversity / supplier development analysis and management
Certification(s) for supplier diversity / supplier development a plus
Strong organizational skills
Strong project management skills
Strong ability to synthesize data
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely
Strong presentation skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Detail-oriented
Ability to collaborate with individuals at all organizational levels
Benefits
Competitive pay plus incentive compensation
A company-sponsored pension plan
401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution
A choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs
Skills development training with tuition reimbursement
Company
FirstEnergy
We are a forward-thinking electric utility centered on integrity, powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.55BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-11-14Grant· $50M
2023-05-01Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2018-01-22Post Ipo Equity· $2.5B
Leadership Team
Charles E. Jones
President and Chief Executive Officer Member
John Somerhalder
Interim President and Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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