This position is for domestic candidates only.
BASIC FUNCTION:
This position is responsible for energy and related supply services procurement for a region of Gerdau North American facilities.
DIMENSIONS:
1. Number of locations: 3-5 locations, as required
2. Annual purchases: $50-$100 million
3. Employees supervised: Contracted consultants, attorneys, lobbyists, as required
SALARY RANGE:
$120k-$150k based on experience
DESCRIPTION:
The Regional Energy Manager is responsible for securing and maintaining competitive arrangements for the supply of electricity, natural gas, industrial gases, and similar supply services necessary to meet the energy requirements of the Company.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must have a broad knowledge of:
Additionally, the candidate must have a:
The candidate must be able to:
NATURE AND SCOPE:
Plant Operations:
The Regional Energy Manager (REM) supplies energy for several mills within a broad geographical region and serves as a resource for plant management for energy forecasts, communication, and collaboration regarding commercial aspects of energy supply. In this position, the REM will:
Procurement and Vendor Relations:
The Regional Energy Manager develops and maintains effective business and professional contacts to keep abreast of market conditions, opportunities, and trends while developing supply sources and maintaining favorable vendor relations. In this position, the REM will:
ADVOCACY:
The Regional Energy Manager serves as the Company's representative in commercial, regulatory, and governmental activities necessary to protect and further the interests of Gerdau in areas related to energy. In this position, the REM will:
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Establish effective and competitive energy supply arrangements for regional area.
2. Monitor and maintain up-to-date intelligence in relevant energy markets and identify opportunities.
3. Develop competitive supply sources and maintain favorable vendor relations.
4. Cooperate with plant management to facilitate communication regarding energy needs and ensure efficiency and effectiveness of commercial arrangements.
5. Recommend, initiate, and carry out company policies and programs.
6. Effectively represent company interests in regulatory and political environments.
7. Comply with corporate risk management policies regarding energy matters.
Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.
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