Energy Commodity Manager

Job Description

Job Description: Primary Duties & Responsibilities Commodity Sourcing Strategy: Develop and implement a global sourcing strategy for specific commodities, aligned with overall business objectives, market trends, and supply chain requirements. Identify opportunities for consolidation, cost savings, and process improvements across regions. Supplier Management: Manage relationships with global suppliers and 3rd party vendors for specific commodities. Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers based on their capabilities, quality standards, financial stability, and compliance with relevant regulations. Collaborate with regional commodity managers, operation leads, and legal teams to manage demand with contractual agreements. Contract Negotiation: Lead contract negotiations with suppliers to ensure favorable terms, conditions, and pricing globally. Collaborate with legal, indirect sourcing, and site leads to develop contractual agreements that protect the organizations interests, foster strong supplier relationships, and optimize value delivery. Cost Optimization: Analyze spend data, market trends, and renewable energy option dynamics to identify cost-saving opportunities within the commodity category. Drive initiatives to negotiate competitive pricing, optimize supplier terms, and streamline procurement processes globally. Supplier Performance Management: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure supplier performance within the commodity category globally. Conduct regular performance reviews with 3rd party vendors, address issues, and drive improvement initiatives to ensure utilities and services are maintained to protect site operations and contracts improved or negotiated per agreement terms. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate sourcing and supply chain risks within the commodity category globally. Monitor contract dates with execution planned to allow time for contract renewable prior to expiration dates. Engage in plans to meet company commitments in reduction of GHG and increase in renewable energies. Internal Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sourcing, operations, sustainability, legal, tax and finance, to align sourcing activities within the commodity category with overall supply chain objectives. Provide insights and recommendations to enhance supply chain efficiency, and sustainability support and optimize global operations. Market Intelligence: Stay updated with market trends, industry developments, and emerging technologies related to the specific commodities globally. Conduct market research, supplier assessments, and benchmarking to identify new projects, evaluate capabilities, and leverage market opportunities. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements, provide sourcing expertise, and ensure alignment with business needs. Foster effective communication and strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of commodity sourcing strategies globally. Qualifications Education Essential: Bachelors or Masters degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or engineering Experience Desirable: 8-10 years of experience technical skill set engineering, sourcing, energy management Technical Essential: Proven experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, with a focus on specific commodities on a global scale. Strong knowledge of global commodity sourcing principles, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and cost optimization strategies. Excellent analytical and negotiation skills, with the ability to analyze data, develop sourcing strategies, and negotiate contracts globally. Solid understanding of global supply chain dynamics, market trends, and regulations within the commodity category. Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously and meet deadlines globally. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and build relationships with suppliers and stakeholders globally. Strong business acumen and strategic thinking, with the ability to align sourcing activities with business objectives globally. Results-oriented mindset with a focus on driving cost savings, supplier performance, and risk mitigation globally. Ability to adapt to a dynamic and changing global business environment and work well under pressure. Knowledge of sourcing principles, supplier relationship management, contract negotiations, and cost optimization strategies. Familiarity with sourcing tools, technology platforms, and supply chain management systems. Language Essential: Fluent in English Desirable: The knowledge of another language will be an asset