Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

Vulcan Materials; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Materials seeks a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager to shape enterprise-wide energy strategies, including fuel, electricity, natural gas, and other utilities. You will lead the Energy Sourcing team, drive cost savings, and influence ESG initiatives while coordinating with regional teams across the enterprise.

The role demands 10+ years in energy markets, strong negotiation and leadership skills, and deep knowledge of electricity and natural gas markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 10+ years of experience in the Energy sector, with knowledge of energy markets.
• Experience with electricity and natural gas markets including market design and rate design.
• Understanding of global and domestic energy markets to inform sourcing decisions.
• Knowledge of renewables (solar/wind) and cost/benefit of self-generation.
• Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and team development abilities.
• Excellent negotiation and collaboration skills across internal/external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead Strategic Sourcing for energy categories across the enterprise in regulated and deregulated markets.
• Direct renewable energy projects and negotiate terms within budget and schedule.
• Develop and manage the Energy Sourcing team's performance and vision.
• Create the Company’s long-term renewable energy roadmap and secure stakeholder buy-in.
• Provide actionable financial and operational insights from analytics to enable cost savings.
• Support future site development with energy expertise and guidance.
• Deliver training on electricity markets, rates, and technical details to internal teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Energy markets

Negotiation

Leadership

Strategic sourcing

Communication

Renewables knowledge

Data analytics

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

Full job description Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager - 240001FE Build Your Career. Build America's Future. Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it’s more than starting an exciting career – you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country. When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way:doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

About the Job

This Leadership position will be responsible for developing and refining enterprise-wide sourcing strategies for all Energy categories (i.e. Fuel, Electricity and Natural Gas as well as other utility services) related to our production processes. In addition to the day-to-day ownership of the strategic management of the Company’s electricity sourcing efforts, this role plays a vital role in the Company’s ESG strategy on implementing cost-effective solutions that also lowers the carbon intensity of our energy sourcing. Success of this role will consistently be measured as a function of minimizing supply and pricing risk across our energy categories by partnering with approved vendors, proactively identifying areas of opportunities, implementing process and cost improvement measures and constant engagement with the industry on new technology developments that could be recommended and pursued to meet future Company objectives. Further, this role will serve as the subject matter expertise on regulated and deregulated electric and natural gas market and rate design, renewable electricity and battery storage. Works closely with Operation personnel, Division Leadership and Senior Leadership to get input into sourcing strategies and decisions for today and tomorrow while coordinating with our Regional Sourcing teams to implement projects.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Strategic Sourcing efforts for energy categories (i.e. fuel, electricity, natural gas, waste and water) across the Enterprise in both regulated and deregulated energy markets.
• Direct current and future renewable energy projects by leading the analysis and negotiation of new projects, coordinating and communicating status and project updates internally and ensuring appropriate contractual terms are met on time and on budget.
• Responsible for the development and performance management of the Energy Sourcing team and setting a vision and strategy for our future Energy sourcing needs.
• Development of the Company’s long-term renewable energy roadmap and creating buy-in with stakeholders within in the Company.
• Leverage data analytics team to provide actionable financial and operational insights to our internal stakeholders that can provide cost savings/avoidance opportunities to the business. Actionable insights are when results or knowledge gained from analytics is combined with understanding of the business situation to create a recommendation that can achieve a competitive advantage.
• Engage on future site development opportunities to provide energy related expertise and support.
• Provide technical training on electricity markets, rates and technical details for our internal teammates to Strategic Sourcing and our Operations personnel.
• Other applicable duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree desirable.
• Experience: 10+ years of experience in the Energy sector with in depth knowledge of energy markets strongly required.
• Experience with electricity and natural gas markets (i.e. market design, rate design, market fundamentals, etc.).
• Broad macro-level understanding of the global and domestic energy markets that can be put to use to inform strategic sourcing decisions across Vulcan’s energy categories.
• Working knowledge of renewables (solar and wind technologies) for both impacts to the market as well as the ability to analyze cost/benefit of self-generation opportunities for the Company.
• Strong communicator; demonstrated track record of communicating complex topics to all levels of the organization in a succinct way.
• Coach, motivator, and people developer that can clearly communicate a vision for the future state and sets stretch goals for self and team.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills, including the ability to communicate with multiple levels internal and external to the organization.
• Ability to lead through collaboration and influence.
• Balances collaborative decision-making with a strong sense of conviction.
• Balances confidence with humility and maintains high levels of self‑awareness.
• Models the “Vulcan Leadership Model”.
• Champions and drives team success while maintaining enterprise-level perspective.
• Enjoys developing talent, takes pride in coaching and providing developmental opportunities to team members.
• Customer oriented: open to and willing to act upon feedback.
• Self‑Motivated/Self‑Driven.

What You’ll Like About Us

• Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open‑mindedness, and communication.
• Safe. The industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.
• Meaningful Work. What sets us apart is the work we do impacts our daily lives – and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.
• Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, and Vision programs, plus much more.
• Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.
• Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.
• Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

EEO Statement

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Other Information

Primary Location: Alabama-Birmingham
Organization: GM - CORPORATE
Schedule: Full-time