Energy Commodity Buyer (mfd)

Clarios; Hannover; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading energy solutions company in Hannover is seeking an Energy Commodity Buyer to drive energy procurement strategy and optimize costs through strategic sourcing. The ideal candidate will have several years of energy procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage complex contracts. Competitive remuneration includes health care offers and a company pension scheme, supported by a flexible work policy to ensure work-life balance.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Competitive remuneration package

Preventive health-care offers

Learning Academy and development programs

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience in professional energy procurement or a comparable role.
• Solid knowledge of purchasing practices in the energy sector and relevant laws.
• Fluent in English; German is highly desirable.

Aufgaben

• Drive energy procurement strategy and deliver cost-optimization through smart sourcing.
• Analyze energy consumption and develop strategic plans for efficiency.
• Negotiate, interpret, and execute energy contracts.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation skills

Energy procurement

SAP proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Compliance knowledge

Ausbildung

Commercial or technical education with a focus on energy

Tools

SAP

e-procurement applications

Jobbeschreibung

Energy Commodity Buyer (m / f / d)

Join the world leader in advanced energy storage solutions and be part of the success story of VARTA!

At Clarios we power today into tomorrow.

Your contribution

You will drive energy procurement strategy and deliver cost‑optimization, compliance, and sustainability through smart sourcing and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).

The role will be based in Hannover HQ Office, Germany.

What you will do

Develop, support, and implement negotiation strategy for energy products and services at a regional level.

Analyze energy consumption and develop strategic plans to increase efficiency and ensure supply security.

Evaluate/​select energy suppliers, negotiate, interpret, and execute energy contracts (electricity, gas, renewables) and related contracts for Clarios with emphasis on cost, quality, terms, and service required to meet business needs.

Ensure compliance with legal requirements and sustainability targets in energy procurement, and integrate and support processes that optimally cover the organisation’s energy needs.

Collaborate with internal departments (e.g. EHS, Sustainability, Finance) and external partners.

Monitor energy market trends, prices, and regulatory developments and integrate them into procurement strategies.

Develop and maintain budgets and standard costs for energy procurement.

Identify and implement process and tool improvements for strategic and operational energy procurement.

What makes you a good fit

Commercial or technical education ideally with a focus on energy.

Several years of experience in professional energy procurement or a comparable role.

Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage complex contracts.

Solid knowledge of purchasing practices in the energy sector and relevant laws and regulations.

Proficiency in SAP and MS Office (mandatory); experience with e‑procurement applications is a plus.

Fluent in English; German is highly desirable.

What we offer you

As a technology leader with strong brand (VARTA and OPTIMA) Clarios lives on the creativity, capability, and satisfaction of its employees. Therefore we offer you many reasons to join us:

• Exciting professional tasks and challenges in a diverse international environment with strong commitment to integrity, values, social engagement, and sustainability.
• Flexible working hours, breaks, and mobile work policy to support a healthy work‑life balance.
• Competitive remuneration package including additional payments (holiday, Christmas) and a company pension scheme.
• Preventive health‑care offers such as a fitness centre, physiotherapist, modern office environment, healthy canteen, team and company events, and hobby clubs.
• Company bike lease and support for staying fit while contributing to a better environment.
• Well‑advanced onboarding process and buddy program to help you grow quickly into the role.
• Learning Academy, LinkedIn Learning, and EMEA Development Programs for continuous professional and personal growth.

About Clarios

Clarios is the global leader in advanced low‑voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in one of every three cars on the road today. With around 18 000 employees in over 100 countries we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners and reliability, safety, and comfort to everyday lives. We are committed to 100 % recyclability of our products and recycle 8 000 batteries an hour in our network.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Clarios LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information please view EEO is the Law and Pay Transparency Non‑discrimination.

Key Skills

• Account Management
• Execution
• Insurance Management
• Import & Export
• Catering Operations
• Building Electrician

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: Years

Vacancy: 1