Energy Sourcing - Chicago, United States - Solvay

Solvay

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Solvay is all about chemistry.

We're not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together.

This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet's beauty for the generations to come.

About the role

Our Energy Sourcing and Advocacy team, composed of 9 people, is integrated in the Energy Business Support Activities department and focuses on bringing reliable, competitive and decarbonized energy in collaboration with the different sites of Solvay.
As an Energy Sourcing & Advocacy Manager, you will work on purchasing energy (mainly gas and electricity) and understand and support actions regarding energy regulation to support competitiveness and the decarbonization roadmap of Solvay in North America. You will get the opportunity to contribute to understanding the North America Energy markets, create innovative and competitive energy sourcing solutions for Solvay and have a positive impact on sustainability and competitiveness.
You will be accountable for:
Having market knowledge about the US gas and electricity market as well as the markets in Canada and Mexico, stay updated about trends and evolutions within energy and related market and about all other (financial, legal, competitive ) information relevant for the own domain and perimeter
Manage End to End process of the energy sourcing from tendering to operational implementation: origination of the energy sourcing, negotiation and operational implementation
Delivering savings and working capital management
Participating in sustainable development projects related to energy supply for the group in North America
We offer a permanent contract based on a hybrid working mode with travels.

About you

Relevant education degree or equivalent in Master of Science or MBA or equivalent.
Relevant work experience in 5 or 10 years.
Competencies:
Energy markets expertize: understanding of the energy markets in North America and the associated regulation
Autonomous: Capacity to develop networks and communication skills and to work remotely with and report to the manager of the Energy Sourcing Team based in Europe
Languages: English, Spanish is a plus
Behaviors:
Self Assurance
Negotiation skills
Networking skills

About the pay and benefits

Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. While the primary country base pay reasonably expected for this role is $119,000.00 to $167,000.00, your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.
Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
Prioritization of wellbeing: Solvay Solidarity Fund to support employees through hardship, worklife balance promotion, flexible approach to work parttime or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses in 24 languages.

About us

Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world's most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and wellbeing, creating ecofriendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a worldleading company with €4.9 billion in net sales in 2023 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbonneutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.

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