Strategic Energy & Utilities Category Manager

Arclin USA LLC; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Arclin USA LLC is seeking an Indirect Procurement Category Manager for Utilities, Energy & Industrial Gases to lead enterprise-wide sourcing strategies across North America and beyond.

You will partner with Operations, Finance, Engineering, EH&S, and leadership to optimize energy spend, manage hedging programs, and drive supply reliability while advancing sustainability and cost performance across manufacturing sites.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in energy procurement, utility sourcing, category management, or related roles.
• Direct experience with natural gas and electricity procurement for industrial environments.
• Experience managing energy hedging programs and multi-site operations.
• Advanced Excel and data visualization skills for budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise sourcing strategies for electricity, natural gas, and utility services across sites.
• Lead energy hedging, risk management, and supplier evaluations in deregulated/regulatory markets.
• Forecast energy consumption and support budgeting with Finance and Operations.
• Drive energy optimization, demand response, and sustainability initiatives.
• Establish supplier scorecards and monitor performance across regions.

Skills

Energy procurement

Negotiation

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Stakeholder engagement

Data visualization

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, Energy Management, Economics, or related discipline

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Fiori

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Arclin USA LLC is seeking an Indirect Procurement Category Manager for Utilities, Energy & Industrial Gases to lead enterprise-wide sourcing strategies across North America and beyond.

You will partner with Operations, Finance, Engineering, EH&S, and leadership to optimize energy spend, manage hedging programs, and drive supply reliability while advancing sustainability and cost performance across manufacturing sites.