FirstEnergy at a Glance

We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.

About the Opportunity

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [FEU].

Provides supervision for the development &creation of purchase requisitions, purchase orders/change orders, and the timely and accurate processing of service entry sheets and temp docs to obtain available discounts.

Supports Transmission and Distribution Capital and O&M projects. This position works closely with the Transmission Forecasting team in support of project forecasting, budgeting, journals, and accruals. This position also collaborates with Supply Chain to ensure that contract terms with the A/E firms, construction contractors and material vendors are followed. This position is responsible for the implementation and adherence to the Preliminary and Detail Review and Notice of Invoice Discrepancy (NOID) processes.

This position can be located in any FE facility.

Responsibilities include:

• Directing and supervising employees to perform a wide variety of diverse activities making decisions guided by policies, procedures, and the company's business plan.

• Fostering a team environment which promotes open and honest communication.

• Executing the performance management process by providing feedback and coaching on an ongoing basis and throughout the year by discussing development opportunities, performance issues, and departmental topics.

• Ensuring a quality control process in the management of purchase requisitions, outline agreements, and invoice processing.

• Demonstrating and directing a solid commitment to FirstEnergy Core Values and Behaviors, including all aspects of Safety.

• Supporting the supply chain cycle by creating requisitions, change orders, and purchase orders from the outline agreement. Managing the volume and ensure funding has been approved prior to creation.

• Supporting the Notice of Invoice Discrepancy (NOID) process.

• Supporting the Transmission Forecasting team with project forecasting, budgeting, journals, and accruals.

• Processing invoices in a timely manner in accordance with the payment terms and conditions of the Purchase Order to receive vendor discounts. Ensuring the accuracy of the ac counting and settlement rules.

• Demonstrating sound internal and external customer service which includes excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement across the team and company.

• Creating, preparing, and maintaining various ad hoc reports and summaries. Providing financial and analytical assistance on a wide range of requests.

• Analyzing complex issues and developing and implementing actionable recommendations .

• Supporting storm restoration efforts as required.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree preferred. In lieu of a college degree, consideration will be given to applicants having 8 years of extensive experience processing invoices, purchase requisitions, and purchase orders.

• Previous supervisory and/or leadership experience preferred.

• Minimum 5 years experience required.

• Advanced knowledge in creation of purchase requisitions, purchase orders, change orders, and processing invoices utilizing the preliminary and detail review process.

• In-depth knowledge of information systems such as Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word required; working knowledge of SAP, Coupa, CREWS, PowerOn, PowerBI and QlikView required.

• Familiarity with the Notice of Invoice Discrepancy (NOID) process preferred.

• Financial background is preferred. Budget and forecasting experience preferred.

• Sound leadership and organizational skills required.

• Proven ability to make timely, accurate decisions and demonstrate sound judgment.

• Excellent verbal and writtencommunication skills requiredto enable effective interaction with both internal and external customers and the ability to create clear, accurate, and concise reports.

• Proven leadership, teamwork, and management skillsrequired.

• Able to coach,mentor, engage, and inspire employees to excel in their roles.

• Possess a questioning attitude to learn, produce results, develop relationships and employee talent.

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes 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, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.

Safety

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.