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This role manages natural gas procurement, scheduling, and balancing for 30+ North American manufacturing sites, overseeing millions in annual energy spending. As part of a four-person team, it ensures reliable supply while supporting electricity, steam procurement, and sustainability initiatives to enhance profitability and environmental commitments. Engages with sites, utilities, suppliers, and consultants.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Forecast natural gas use, manage nominations, balancing, and reporting; develop cost-effective buying strategies.
- Evaluate and approve energy invoices (up to $3M each) for accuracy.
- Collaborate with internal departments, overseas teams, manufacturing sites, utilities, and suppliers to build strong relationships.
- Manage energy data, systems, and vendor relationships.
- Analyze utility tariffs, supplier offers, and contracts.
- Support RFP process for energy and sustainability needs, evaluating risks and recommending the best offers.
- Travel to sites, manage vendor relationships, and attend industry events across the U.S.
REQUIREMENTS- Bachelor's degree (required)
- 5+ years of experience in natural gas utility or retail gas supply, preferably in industrial markets
- 5+ years of experience in retail energy transactions & contracting
- Experience with utility or gas pipeline scheduling (preferred)
- Strong knowledge of energy industry trends, key price points, and trade publications
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office & ability to learn new data systems
- Detail-oriented, with strong accuracy, multitasking, & deadline management skills
- Effective communicator-able to convey complex information to senior management & diverse audiences
- Team player with strong analytical, time management, & problem-solving skills
- Willingness to travel domestically & internationally as needed
The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.
Your ApplicationTo ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at https://careers.evonik.com.
Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.
Your Talent Acquisition Manager:Lyne El Kache [C]
Company is
Evonik Corporation
