EVRAZ North America
Category Manager- Energy Resources
EVRAZ North America, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
At EVRAZ, our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.
Job Description and Responsibilities
The Category Manager for Energy Resources is responsible for leading & driving the category management process for the essential energy commodities: Electricity, Natural Gas, Gases (Cylinder & Bulk). The person in this role will lead and train cross-functional and cross-regional teams to study, research and improve the efficiency of the assigned categories as well as generate cost-savings.
Manage the category portfolio and lead cross-functional teams across the CompanyDevelop and drive category strategies to meet the overall goals of EVRAZ NA, improve the supply chain and generate savingsProvide market intelligence update to business teams to ensure the strategy is meeting business objectivesUnderstand supply market - production routes, vendor share, delivery mode, price trends and supply chain impactsConduct negotiations, initiate contract legal and finance reviews, obtain internal approvals, review performance after implementationGather and analyze procurement metrics using data collection techniques in order to report results to be used in business plan and strategy developmentFacilitate the development of Power BI reports for the assigned categoriesPerforms other duties as they might be assigned (Requirements
Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Steelmaking, Energy Engineering or Business AdministrationMin 5 years' experience in purchasing function in heavy manufacturing & multi-tasking environmentSignificant category management background with proven results and generated cost savingsTravel up to 15% of the timeAbility to work with/lead cross functional team consisting of teammates from various functions (Operations, Logistics, Finance, Legal, etc.)Special knowledge in major energy categories like Electricity & Natural GasKnowledge of supplier market for Energy in the US and CanadaExcellent communicational skills and ability to engage major stakeholders including VPsAbility to work with minimal supervision while performing dutiesStrong computer skills including Excel, Power Point, Word, & Power BICompensation
$115,000-120,000 based on experienceOur total compensation package includes amazing benefits!
Competitive wages and bonus opportunitiesFamily medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee costShort and long term disability programsCompetitive retirement plansFlexible Spending and Health Savings AccountsEmployer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance optionsPaid vacation and recognized statutory holidaysApprenticeship and career advancement within the companyTuition reimbursementWellness program
All applicants must be eligible to work in the USA.
While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
EVRAZ North America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
EVRAZ North America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail careers@evrazna.com or call: (312) 533-3577. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
Join a team that manufactures excellence, drives success and builds careers!
Job Description and Responsibilities
The Category Manager for Energy Resources is responsible for leading & driving the category management process for the essential energy commodities: Electricity, Natural Gas, Gases (Cylinder & Bulk). The person in this role will lead and train cross-functional and cross-regional teams to study, research and improve the efficiency of the assigned categories as well as generate cost-savings.
Manage the category portfolio and lead cross-functional teams across the CompanyDevelop and drive category strategies to meet the overall goals of EVRAZ NA, improve the supply chain and generate savingsProvide market intelligence update to business teams to ensure the strategy is meeting business objectivesUnderstand supply market - production routes, vendor share, delivery mode, price trends and supply chain impactsConduct negotiations, initiate contract legal and finance reviews, obtain internal approvals, review performance after implementationGather and analyze procurement metrics using data collection techniques in order to report results to be used in business plan and strategy developmentFacilitate the development of Power BI reports for the assigned categoriesPerforms other duties as they might be assigned (Requirements
Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Steelmaking, Energy Engineering or Business AdministrationMin 5 years' experience in purchasing function in heavy manufacturing & multi-tasking environmentSignificant category management background with proven results and generated cost savingsTravel up to 15% of the timeAbility to work with/lead cross functional team consisting of teammates from various functions (Operations, Logistics, Finance, Legal, etc.)Special knowledge in major energy categories like Electricity & Natural GasKnowledge of supplier market for Energy in the US and CanadaExcellent communicational skills and ability to engage major stakeholders including VPsAbility to work with minimal supervision while performing dutiesStrong computer skills including Excel, Power Point, Word, & Power BICompensation
$115,000-120,000 based on experienceOur total compensation package includes amazing benefits!
Competitive wages and bonus opportunitiesFamily medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee costShort and long term disability programsCompetitive retirement plansFlexible Spending and Health Savings AccountsEmployer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance optionsPaid vacation and recognized statutory holidaysApprenticeship and career advancement within the companyTuition reimbursementWellness program
All applicants must be eligible to work in the USA.
While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
EVRAZ North America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
EVRAZ North America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail careers@evrazna.com or call: (312) 533-3577. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
Join a team that manufactures excellence, drives success and builds careers!