Senior Energy Category Manager

Etex; Zaventem; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Etex is seeking a Senior Energy Category Manager to lead the global energy procurement agenda within Buying Better Together. You will shape the energy category strategy, drive sourcing of electricity, gas, heat and hydrogen, and partner with Operations, Sustainability and Finance to decarbonise and optimise energy use across our manufacturing footprint.

In this role you will manage end-to-end procurement initiatives, build strategic supplier relationships, monitor markets and risk, and lead

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in strategic procurement, energy, utilities, commodities, industrial operations or energy advisory.
• Proven success in energy supply contracting and complex negotiations.
• Advanced expertise in category management, sourcing, contracting and supplier relationships.
• Strong financial and analytical skills for business cases and risk analysis.

Responsibilities

• Co-develop and deploy the global Energy category strategy and multi-year roadmap.
• Lead energy sourcing for electricity, gas, heat and hydrogen with flexible requirements.
• Own energy category scopes end-to-end from market intel to benefits tracking.
• Drive energy transformation projects including electrification and green heat.
• Manage and optimise the energy capacity portfolio and opportunities like load shifting.
• Support hedging activities and monitor energy markets per policy.
• Build strategic supplier relationships and governance reviews.
• Monitor market and regulatory developments and translate into sourcing recommendations.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, Sustainability and Engineering on decarbonisation business cases.
• Drive digital enablement and data analytics for energy management.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Energy management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Tools

Excel

ETRM/CRMS

Reporting tools

Job description

At Etex, our purpose Building Better Together underpins everything we do.

As a leading global manufacturer of sustainable building materials, we are driven by a commitment to excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority.

We foster a culture where connection and collaboration empower our teams to thrive and perform at their best.

A career with us is an opportunity to grow, learn and lead, supported by our commitment to your development and well-being.

About the role:

Together, we're shaping the future of construction. Ready to make your impact?
Join Etex as Senior Energy Category Manager and play a leading role in Buying Better Together, Etex's global Procurement transformation programme.
Buying Better Together is transforming Procurement at Etex into a globally connected function that creates value through category excellence, strategic supplier partnerships, digital capabilities and disciplined execution. As part of this journey, you will help build a future-fit Procurement organisation that delivers sustainable value, strengthens competitiveness and enables growth across our global manufacturing footprint.

Key Responsibilities:

• Co-develop and deploy the global Energy category strategy, translating business, decarbonisation and risk priorities into a multi-year roadmap and sourcing pipeline.
• Lead energy sourcing and negotiation programmes, securing contracts for electricity, gas, heat and hydrogen while embedding flexibility requirements into procurement strategies.
• Own assigned energy category scopes and strategic initiatives end-to-end, from market intelligence and demand analysis to implementation and benefits tracking.
• Drive energy transformation projects including electrification, green heat, battery storage, demand response and innovative commercial models.
• Manage and optimise Etex's flexible energy capacity portfolio, identifying and monetising opportunities such as load shifting, storage, peak shaving and demand response.
• Support commodity hedging activities by monitoring energy markets, contributing to hedge execution and managing price risk in line with company policy.
• Build strategic supplier and partner relationships, leading performance management, innovation initiatives and governance reviews.
• Monitor market, regulatory and infrastructure developments, translating risks and opportunities into sourcing, resilience and commercial recommendations.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, Sustainability and Engineering teams to support decarbonisation, renewable energy adoption and electrification business cases.
• Drive digital enablement and process improvement through ownership of energy management systems, data analytics, reporting tools and governance processes.

Key Requirements:

• Several years of experience in strategic procurement, energy, utilities, commodities, industrial operations or energy advisory.
• Proven success in energy supply contracting, complex commercial negotiations and supplier/partner management.
• Advanced expertise in category management, strategic sourcing, contracting and supplier relationship management.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, including business case development, scenario modelling, total cost analysis and risk-adjusted decision making.
• Deep understanding of energy markets, commercial modelling, hedging, risk management, flexibility economics and energy regulations.
• Ability to connect energy market dynamics with operational demand, financial exposure, supply resilience and decarbonisation objectives.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience leading cross-functional initiatives in an international matrix organisation.
• Experience with industrial energy management, energy supply contracting and/or management of industrial flexibility assets.
• Advanced digital and data skills, including Excel, ETRM/CRMS, energy management systems, analytics and reporting tools, with the ability to convert data into business decisions.

Why Join Us:

• Etex's strong purpose 'Building Better together' is shaping a new future for the construction industry and helping to build a better future for all.
• Our culture - we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our 'Road to Sustainability 2030' is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions.
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination.