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Job Description
SENIOR MANAGER ENERGY PROCUREMENT
Oversee all procurement activities related to energy, ensuring cost-effectiveness
Responsibilities
Energy Procurement Management:
- Oversee all procurement activities related to energy, ensuring cost-effectiveness and reliability.
- Lead and drive high-priority strategic sourcing projects and innovation initiatives in the energy procurement area.
- Develop and maintain relationships with energy suppliers and service providers.
- Lead negotiations and contract management for energy procurement agreements. Job
Technical Expertise:
- Possess in-depth knowledge of various energy systems, chemicals, and related technologies.
- Analyze the technical intricacies, advantages, and disadvantages of different energy solutions.
- Stay updated on industry trends and innovations in renewable energy and energy procurement.
Business Case Development:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling energy business cases.
- Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses to support decision-making.
Tender Process Management:
- Manage the end-to-end tender processes for energy procurement, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
- Evaluate supplier proposals and recommend selections based on technical and financial criteria.
Contract Governance:
- Oversee the contract lifecycle, ensuring adherence to terms, conditions, and performance standards.
- Mitigate risks associated with energy procurement contracts.
Category Management and Strategy:
- Understand and analyze IHS spend and supply market dynamics.
- Develop category profiles, plans, and sourcing strategies.
- Manage demand and specifications in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
- Align category strategies and procurement plans to manage stakeholder expectations.
- Provide overall functional leadership across the assigned category.
Team Leadership and Development:
- Manage and mentor a team of procurement professionals, providing guidance and support.
- Train and coach team members on category management, sourcing processes, methodology, and tools.
- Drive compliance and ensure application of the company’s policies and processes.
Performance Measurement and Reporting:
- Measure and report on procurement category progress and performance.
- Develop effective sourcing strategies and tactics for the category in scope.
- Implement best-in-class contracts and supply agreements.
- Deliver savings and internal efficiencies to the business.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Renewable Energy, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering is required. A master’s degree is a plus.
- Proven experience in energy procurement, contract management, and project management.
- Strong technical knowledge of renewable energy systems and chemicals.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
- Knowledge of energy market dynamics and regulations is preferred.
- Certification in procurement (e.g., CIPS) is a plus.
- Polygraph and psychometric a prerequisite
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
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