Strategic Energy & Utilities Category Manager

DRiV; Southfield (MI); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

DRiV is seeking a Category Manager for Energy & Utilities to develop and execute sourcing strategies for electricity, natural gas, utilities, renewables, and related services across multiple sites. The role focuses on market insight, commercial leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to improve total cost and decarbonization outcomes.

You will monitor markets, lead negotiations, and coordinate contract development for utility supply and renewable projects, while tracking savings, supplier

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, Operations, Energy Management, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, energy procurement, utilities management, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading supplier negotiations, RFx processes, commercial evaluations, contract management, and cross-functional projects.
• Knowledge of electricity and natural gas procurement, utility markets, renewable energy, decarbonization, or energy sustainability initiatives.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute category strategies for electricity, natural gas, utilities, renewable energy, and related energy services.
• Monitor energy markets, supplier capabilities, pricing structures, regulatory developments, and risks to inform sourcing decisions.
• Lead category planning and competitive sourcing activities, including requirements, RFx events, bid evaluations, and supplier selection.

Connaissances

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Energy procurement

Utilities management

Negotiations

RFx processes

Cross-functional projects

Formation

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field

Master’s or MBA preferred

Description du poste

DRiV is seeking a Category Manager for Energy & Utilities to develop and execute sourcing strategies for electricity, natural gas, utilities, renewables, and related services across multiple sites. The role focuses on market insight, commercial leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to improve total cost and decarbonization outcomes.

You will monitor markets, lead negotiations, and coordinate contract development for utility supply and renewable projects, while tracking savings, supplier