Americas cluster procurement manager - energy category
responsibilities:
* implement procurement strategies to meet business objectives, adapting globally created strategies to countries and region's needs
* identify cost-saving opportunities and negotiate favorable terms with suppliers
* evaluate supplier performance and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers
* contribute to the budget process at country level
* define risk management strategies for the business and promote activities to reduce the risk
* monitor, suggest and execute hedging in order to minimize company exposure to price volatility
* evaluate business development projects (own renewable assets, ppas, coge)
* stay informed about market dynamics, emerging trends and pricing fluctuations to identify potential risks and opportunities
* analyze energy procurement data to track performance and identify areas for improvement
* streamline procurement processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs
minimum requirements:
* bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering or comparable qualification
* more than 7 years proven experience in procurement, energy trading or energy consultancy (power, gas and renewable certificates)
* category expertise: extensive proven experience and knowledge in the american energy markets, not limited to north america
* negotiation skills: strong negotiation and contract management skills
* communication skills: english and spanish, preferably also portuguese language
* interpersonal skills: effectively build relationships with and influence a dynamic and diverse set of stakeholders
* analytic ability: to analyze data and make informed decisions & ability to present findings in a clear and cohesive manner and to collaborate across borders
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