Sr Analyst, Energy Procurement
Overview:
With more than 13,000 stores in the U.S. and 84,000 stores globally, it is no wonder 7-Eleven, Inc. has been named an iconic brand. In addition to 7-Eleven stores, 7-Eleven, Inc. also operates and franchises Speedway, Stripes, Laredo Taco Company and Raise the Roost locations.
Since inventing the convenience industry in 1927, 7-Eleven has built a rich 96-year history filled with beloved products like Slurpee, Big Gulp and Big Bite, and fan-favorite holidays like Slurpee Day and Bring Your Own Cup Day.
Now, 7-Eleven is on a mission to contemporize the brand and redefine convenience – and we need your help.
▶ About This Opportunity
The Senior Analyst Energy Procurement will support department leadership objectives to manage the energy portfolio, including energy procurement, supplier/contract administration, regulated rate reviews and execution of sustainability strategy.This role will assimiliate data from both internal and external data sources that will enable the Analyst to formulate, implement and execute risk management and strategic sourcing activities necessary to provide lowest landed cost of deregulated and regulated energy.
Analyst will also evaluate costs of all renewable energy options to assist in optimal CO2 emission reduction strategy through Power Purchase Agreements, other renewable energy purchases, as well as providing all REC administration. Additionaly, the analyst will help with qualification of renewable energy projects by evaluating and/or developing financial models to assess project and market risks.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure optimal energy portfolio pricing through strategic sourcing processes (planning and executing RFPs) for electricity, natural gas, and propane
- Organize market intelligence monitoring through relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and market experts to continuously evaluate and adapt procurement strategies
- Manage / Evaluate contract compliance, data management and supplier performance
- Develop, deploy and maintain tools to optimize regulated utility rates for $225M portfolio
- Participate in negotiations for complex and high-value energy agreements
- Assist with development and implementation of renewable energy sourcing in support of company sustainability goals
- Perform monthly energy cost variance analysis for actuals versus budget for electricity, natural gas, etc.
- Establish and maintain communication and relationship with key regulated and deregulated utility partners
- Production of various energy reporting tools to present information to leadership
Qualifications:
- EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: 5+ years
YEARS OF MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE: NA
- - Experience: Energy Procurement, energy/finance analytics, renewable energy, utility tariffs
- Strong Project management, problem solving, analytical and organizational skills
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of applications and thorough working knowledge of database concepts and common applications
- Power BI knowledge is a plus