Director of Energy Procurement

Domtar; Seattle (WA); Híbrido; USD 180 000 - 260 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Referral program

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Resumo da oferta

Domtar is seeking a Director of Energy Procurement to oversee North American energy purchases and sales contracts, lead a two-person team of Energy Managers, and guide budgeting, forecasting, and hedging strategies. The role partners with utilities and operations to optimize energy costs and sustainability alignment.

The position requires deep knowledge of electricity and natural gas markets, strong analytical skills, and collaboration across the organization.

Qualificações

• 15+ years of professional energy field experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field.

Responsabilidades

• Negotiate and manage energy contracts with suppliers and utilities.
• Monitor regulatory and legislative activities affecting energy rates.
• Develop budgeting and forecasting guidance; assist treasury with hedging guidelines.
• Collaborate with departments to assess energy impact of investments.
• Recommend distribution rate mixes considering risk and region specifics.
• Lead and mentor two Energy Managers.
• Perform market analysis of electricity, gas, and alternatives.
• Incorporate sustainability into procurement strategies.
• Manage the financial impact of energy usage for operations.

Conhecimentos

Electricity markets

Natural gas markets

Analytical communication

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in engineering/business

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Director of Energy Procurement

Location: Fort Mill, SC

Reports to: Senior Director, Direct Materials and Energy Procurement

Position Summary

The Director of Energy Procurement is responsible for the contractual arrangements related to purchases and sales of energy for all North American sites. The role requires maintaining close relationships with suppliers, serving utilities, and the mill’s operations and management. The Director establishes budgeting and forecasting guidance at both the business and site levels, monitors energy regulatory and legislative issues, and develops intervention plans. The Director leads a team of two Energy Managers.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Negotiate and manage energy purchase and sales contracts with suppliers and utilities; make recommendations to operations.
• Monitor and participate in state/provincial and federal energy regulatory and legislative activities; craft strategies in rate cases for electricity and natural gas.
• Develop forecasting and budgeting guidelines and support analysis, including working with treasury on hedging price guidelines.
• Collaborate with other departments to analyze energy impacts from new investments (Capex, M&A, carbon regulation, sustainability goals).
• Understand each operation/region’s particularities to recommend the proper mix of distribution rates (firm/interruptible, etc.) considering risk factors.
• Lead the energy managers by providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship.
• Perform market analysis and stay informed about market dynamics, emerging trends, and pricing fluctuations for electricity, natural gas, and other alternative sources.
• Integrate sustainability and environmental considerations into procurement strategies to support responsible sourcing and reduced environmental impact.
• Manage the financial impact of energy usage and generation to support sustainable business operations.

Key Skills

• Good knowledge of electricity supply particulars and natural gas supply markets.
• Solid analytical and communication skills.
• Good collaboration skills across various levels of the organization.

Professional Experience / Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in the energy field.
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in engineering, business management, or a related field.

EEO Statement

Domtar subscribes to an equal access to employment program and encourages individuals who are members of the targeted groups of women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal persons, and visible minorities to apply. Persons with a disability may receive assistance with the screening and selection process upon request.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule

8‑hour shift, Day shift, Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay Types

Bonus opportunities

Work Location

Hybrid remote in Fort Mill, SC 29715

Job Type

Full‑time