Energy Procurement Specialist - EPS 25-18662

Duration: 12 months

Job Description:

This role supports the Energy & Utilities Procurement category, partnering with organizational leaders to manage sourcing strategies, ensure compliance, and drive cost efficiencies. The contractor will report to the Director of Energy & Utilities and Renewable Energy Procurement & Sourcing Lead and will assist in achieving procurement objectives aligned with business goals.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in Global Supplier Strategy Council discussions to shape sourcing strategies and develop alternative solutions in collaboration with global teams.
• Manage the energy and renewable energy category, ensuring compliance with procurement processes and alignment with sourcing strategies.
• Lead project execution for sourcing activities, including RFIs, RFPs, e-sourcing, supplier onboarding, due diligence, negotiation, and contracting.
• Conduct project progress meetings with stakeholders and external partners.
• Engage proactively with business partners and stakeholders to align procurement strategies with their short- and long-term goals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiencies and ensure compliance.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance against business requirements.
• Stay updated on market knowledge and conduct data analysis to drive category strategy and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with centralized teams to ensure adherence to procurement processes.
• Achieve cost control, reduction, and containment targets for Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Work with the Data Analytics team to extract and analyze data, create dashboards, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Manage utility contracts to ensure timely signing and storage, guaranteeing the assurance of supply for sites.
• Support project management activities, tracking actions and managing project plans.
• Contribute to achieving diversity and environmental sustainability goals.

Behaviors and Competencies:

• Strong business partnering and ability to translate business requirements into procurement operations.
• Excellent communication skills for clear and concise information delivery.
• Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Learning agility and openness to new approaches and innovations.
• Resilience and integrity in business operations.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or equivalent with at least 5 years of regional procurement experience.
• Intermediate proficiency in Energy & Utilities procurement, including category strategy development, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and project management.
• Familiarity with global energy markets.
• Advanced proficiency in Ariba, including sourcing, contracting, and vendor master data management.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong follow-up, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in project and stakeholder management, with an ability to influence without authority.
• Analytical skills for sourcing strategy development and negotiations.
• Ability to navigate dynamic environments with conflicting priorities.
• Self-starter with adaptability and multitasking capabilities.
• Proven success in sourcing strategy execution and conducting business reviews.
• Effective time management, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.