Category Manager- Energy Resources

At EVRAZ, our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.

Job Description and Responsibilities

The Category Manager for Energy Resources is responsible for leading & driving the category management process for the essential energy commodities: Electricity, Natural Gas, Gases (Cylinder & Bulk).

The person in this role will lead and train cross-functional and cross-regional teams to study, research and improve the efficiency of the assigned categories as well as generate cost-savings.


* Manage the category portfolio and lead cross-functional teams across the Company


* Develop and drive category strategies to meet the overall goals of EVRAZ NA, improve the supply chain and generate savings


* Provide market intelligence update to business teams to ensure the strategy is meeting business objectives


* Understand supply market – production routes, vendor share, delivery mode, price trends and supply chain impacts


* Conduct negotiations, initiate contract legal and finance reviews, obtain internal approvals, review performance after implementation


* Gather and analyze procurement metrics using data collection techniques in order to report results to be used in business plan and strategy development


* Facilitate the development of Power BI reports for the assigned categories


* Performs other duties as they might be assigned (

Requirements


* Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Steelmaking, Energy Engineering or Business Administration


* Min 5 years’ experience in purchasing function in heavy manufacturing & multi-tasking environment


* Significant category management background with proven results and generated cost savings


* Travel up to 15% of the time


* Ability to work with/lead cross functional team consisting of teammates from various functions (Operations, Logistics, Finance, Legal, etc.)


* Special knowledge in major energy categories like Electricity & Natural Gas


* Knowledge of supplier market for Energy in the US and Canada


* Excellent communicational skills and ability to engage major stakeholders including VPs


* Ability to work with minimal supervision while performing duties


* Strong computer skills including Excel, Power Point, Word, & Power BI

Compensation


* $115,000-120,000 based on experience

Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!


* Competitive wages and bonus opportunities


* Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost


* Short and long term disability programs


* Competitive retirement plans


* Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts


* Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options


* Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays


* Apprenticeship and career advancement within the compan...