Procurement Senior Manager Category Energy, North America

About the role

Responsible for leading the organization’s energy sourcing and demand management strategy, overseeing both efficient resource utilization and cost-effective procurement. This role combines energy management, supplier strategy, and operational engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization’s energy and water management programs, including conservation strategies, efficiency projects, and operational improvements.
• Set or advise on energy goals; monitor progress using advanced analytics, dashboards, and energy management systems.
• Maintain and analyze energy datasets, building utility consumption models, and performance trends to identify reduction opportunities.
• Conduct or oversee building walk-throughs, energy audits, and investment-grade assessments to identify energy conservation measures.
• Partner with Facilities and Engineering to integrate energy-efficient design into new construction and capital improvement projects.
• Support measurement and verification (M&V) planning to validate project performance and savings.
• Manage global energy and water procurement projects from strategy development to execution.
• Act as primary point of contact for strategic suppliers, utility providers, and consultants.
• Lead commercial supplier qualification and performance evaluations; ensure alignment with corporate safety, ethics, and sustainability requirements.
• Develop and implement supplier strategies that optimize cost, supply reliability, risk mitigation, and quality.
• Partner with Legal to define contracting strategy; lead negotiation of terms, pricing, and commercial structures (e.g., PPAs, VPPAs, gas supply).
• Serve as the organization’s representative in supplier negotiations, quarterly business reviews, and executive-level updates.
• Drive energy-related project pipelines, including scoping, scheduling, budgeting, and cross-functional alignment.
• Collaborate with Facilities, Sustainability, Engineering, and Finance teams to define project objectives and manage progress.
• Perform risk assessments for engineering, commercial, and operational components of proposed programs.
• Provide technical review and oversight for performance contracting and other complex energy projects.
• Support continuous improvement of control strategies, reporting capabilities, and energy-related digital tools.
• Manage and forecast energy budgets; provide insights into rate structures, commodity markets, and procurement opportunities.
• Analyze cost impacts, supply-side options, and utility rate structures to guide decision-making.
• Track state, federal, and international policies affecting energy procurement, sustainability reporting, and operational compliance.
• Identify and manage grants, incentives, or financing mechanisms for energy projects.
• Prepare and communicate energy performance reports for internal stakeholders and external agencies.
• Deliver executive-level presentations on procurement outcomes, supplier performance, and strategic recommendations.
• Lead internal awareness, education, and stakeholder engagement activities related to energy and sustainability.

Qualifications/Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in energy management, energy procurement, facilities engineering, sustainability, or related fields.
• Strong background in analyzing building systems (HVAC, lighting, controls), utility data, and energy performance metrics.
• Experience using energy modeling tools, M&V methodologies, and energy/utility accounting software.
• Demonstrated success in contract negotiation, supplier management, and category strategy development.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, equipment specifications, and technical documents.
• Strong project management skills; ability to lead multiple large-scale projects with minimal oversight.
• Excellent communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership.
• PMP, CEM, LEED AP, CEP, or similar professional certifications preferred.
• Experience with energy procurement structures such as VPPAs, PPAs, and wholesale market mechanisms.
• Knowledge of regulatory and pricing frameworks in U.S. and international energy markets.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Resource Management, Sustainability, or a related technical field.