What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Energy Buyer position at Schneider Electric?
Schneider Electric has an opportunity for a Regional Energy Buyer in our Louisville, KY location. This position will not offer relocation.
We seek a Regional Energy Buyer to work with our Sourcing team. Some duties of this role include identification of viable energy suppliers, initiation and management of RFP processes, and negotiating with suppliers. Additional information about the role is listed below.
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What do you get to do in this position?
- Learn energy industry.
- Acquire and maintain expertise in specified natural gas and electric power markets.
- Initiate needed RFP processes for clients
- Assist in investigating, identifying, and providing impact assessments of pertinent market information.
- Perform Excel-based analysis of supplier bids to determine appropriate pricing products for clients.
- Participate in negotiations for supply terms and prices with supplier base.
- Draft recommendations to clients.
- Implement client-approved energy strategies.
- Micro commodity research (utility switch rules, etc).
- Maintain historical pricing for assigned geographic areas.
Qualifications Include:
- High commitment to company vision and values.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; degree in Finance, Ecomonics, Supply Chain, Business Administration Preferred
- Minimum 1-4 years procurement experience preferred; energy procurement experience in either gas or electricity, or equivalent professional experience in procuring a relatively volatile good or commodity a plus.
- Must be able to identify, analyze and comprehend information from numerous sources, and communicate pertinent information to the appropriate parties.
- Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
- Proficient in computer technology especially Microsoft Office Products.
- Provide excellent customer service internally and externally.
- Work well on teams, within and outside of function.
Let us learn about you! Apply today.
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Why us?
Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our technologies enable the world to use energy in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner. We strive to promote a global economy that is both ecologically viable and highly productive.
€25.7bn global revenue
137 000 employees in 100 countries
45% of revenue from IoT
5% of revenue devoted for R&D
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled
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