Gas Procurement & Supply Strategy Lead

Utility Pipeline Ltd; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Birthday off

Healthcare benefits

EAP

Work-life balance

Recognition programs

Job summary

Utility Pipeline Ltd is seeking a Gas Supply Manager to oversee short- and long-term gas supply needs for multiple utilities in our Canton area. You will lead procurement strategy, manage relationships with pipelines and marketers, and ensure reliable, cost-effective gas deliveries.

You will forecast demand, manage storage and transportation assets, and coordinate with operations to support growth projects while driving continuous improvement across sourcing and scheduling activities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in natural gas procurement or related utility industry.
• Demonstrated experience managing supply portfolios, transportation assets, and supplier relationships.
• Strong understanding of natural gas markets, pipeline operations, and storage management.
• Experience working with large datasets and advanced Excel reporting.
• Supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the gas procurement and accounting team to meet monthly and seasonal supply needs.
• Develop gas purchasing strategies based on market conditions and forecasts.
• Direct natural gas supply procurement during bid week for monthly supply needs, leveraging pricing indices to optimize costs and reliability.
• Analyze usage data and forecasts to prepare bids and evaluate suppliers.
• Partner with Operations and Business Development on supply needs for growth projects.
• Review and approve gas purchase transaction confirmations.
• Manage relationships with pipelines, storage providers, producers, and marketers.
• Coordinate supply and transportation agreements to ensure compliance and reliability.
• Optimize storage strategies to maximize value and reliability.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to secure best supply options.
• Monitor gas usage, costs, and market trends to support cost-effective supply planning.
• Prepare monthly volume forecasts and supplier estimates.
• Oversee gas scheduling and nominations on interstate pipelines.
• Monitor pipeline maintenance, constraints, and outages affecting supply.
• Assist in balancing gas supply positions to minimize risk and costs.
• Negotiate and manage Gas Purchase and Sales Agreements.
• Help develop contingency plans for extreme weather and supply disruptions.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support for continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Gas procurement

Data analysis

Leadership

Forecasting

Vendor relations

Negotiation

Project management

Cost optimization

Supply chain

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Utility Pipeline Ltd is seeking a Gas Supply Manager to oversee short- and long-term gas supply needs for multiple utilities in our Canton area. You will lead procurement strategy, manage relationships with pipelines and marketers, and ensure reliable, cost-effective gas deliveries.

You will forecast demand, manage storage and transportation assets, and coordinate with operations to support growth projects while driving continuous improvement across sourcing and scheduling activities.