Full-Time
Category Lead
Energy
Posted on 3/13/2025
Heidelberg Materials
5,001-10,000 employees
Compensation Overview
$118k - $157.3kAnnually
Mid, Senior
Irving, TX, USA
Hybrid Schedule
- University or College degree in technical, economic, financial, or business field.
- Minimum three (3) years of work experience in procurement and contract management in a manufacturing/production and/or construction environment.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Optimize energy cost and energy sourcing process.
- Provide contract support for procurement activities with focus on commodity forward hedge management for power, gas and diesel, demand response program management for power, petroleum fuels and sustainability projects.
- Initiate, develop, and negotiate agreements.
- Support the company in improving environmental footprint via scouting renewable power projects and checking fuel switches.
- Ensure compliance to procurement agreements, policies and procedures.
- Work closely with colleagues in cross-functional teams in- and outside North America improving processes and exchanging best practices in different energy market setups.
- Support in developing energy sourcing strategies, improving reporting setup, and advise and assist other employees in negotiations and analysis relating to purchase orders, goods, and service agreements, tendering and contract development.
- Willingness and ability to travel includes visits to sites in the United States and Canada, energy conferences and meetings, and also to Europe.
- Experience and/or interest in electronic bidding/e-auctions and E-procurement is advantageous.
- Supply Chain Management Professional Accreditation (preferred)
- Experience with Energy sourcing (Natural Gas, Power and Diesel fuel commodities) and portfolio optimization in North America. (preferred)
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Heidelberg, Germany
Founded
1874
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Carbon capture technology investment aligns with global decarbonization trends.
- Acquisition of Giant Cement positions Heidelberg to reduce fossil fuel reliance.
- Expansion in Central Queensland capitalizes on rising construction material demand.
What critics are saying
- Conversion to slag grinding may face environmental group backlash.
- Giant Cement acquisition could face regulatory scrutiny or delays.
- Carbon capture system partnership with Fluor may encounter technological challenges.
What makes Heidelberg Materials unique
- Heidelberg Materials invests in carbon capture technology, leading in industry decarbonization efforts.
- Acquisition of Giant Cement Holding Inc. enhances use of waste-derived fuels.
- Inclusion in Dow Jones Sustainability Index Europe highlights strong sustainability credentials.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Flexible Work Hours
Paid Parental Leave
Professional Development Budget
Company News
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