Hybrid Global Energy, Utilities & Gases Sourcing Manager

CPS, Inc.; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CPS, Inc. in Alpharetta, GA is seeking an experienced Indirect Procurement Category Manager to lead enterprise-wide sourcing for electricity, natural gas, renewables, utilities and industrial gases across a global manufacturing network.

You will develop energy strategies, manage hedging and supplier relationships, and collaborate with Operations, Finance and Engineering to optimize cost, reliability and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in energy procurement and strategic sourcing.
• Experience with natural gas and electricity procurement for multi-site operations.
• Knowledge of hedging, forecasting, budgeting and market analysis.
• Experience with large-scale utility and industrial gas sourcing.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, negotiation and stakeholder skills.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI; ERP and energy risk systems experience.
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA/JD Edwards/SAP Fiori; NA/Europe procurement preferred.
• Experience in chemical/industrial sectors is a plus.
• CPSM, CPM, CEM or related certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute energy and utilities sourcing strategies across sites and regions.
• Lead competitive sourcing, negotiations, supplier selection and energy purchasing.
• Monitor energy markets, pricing, regulations and supply risks; advise leadership.
• Manage energy forecasting, budgeting, consumption models and cost projections.
• Develop and manage demand response, energy optimization and sustainability initiatives.
• Lead strategic sourcing for industrial gases (nitrogen, oxygen, hydrogen, CO2, etc.).
• Manage supplier relationships, performance reviews, scorecards, negotiations and contracts.
• Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Finance and Engineering to optimize reliability and costs.

Skills

Energy procurement

Power BI

Excel

Analytical thinking

Financial modeling

Negotiation

Supplier management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

JD Edwards

SAP Fiori

ERP systems

Job description

CPS, Inc. in Alpharetta, GA is seeking an experienced Indirect Procurement Category Manager to lead enterprise-wide sourcing for electricity, natural gas, renewables, utilities and industrial gases across a global manufacturing network.

You will develop energy strategies, manage hedging and supplier relationships, and collaborate with Operations, Finance and Engineering to optimize cost, reliability and sustainability.