Global Category Manager - Green Energy Procurement (m/f/d)

Your responsibilities

• Negotiation, conclusion and management of green electricity contracts for all global ALTANA sites to support the corporate target of achieving 100% renewable electricity sourcing
• Monitoring regulatory developments and market requirements related to green electricity procurement (e.g., GHG Protocol) and integrating relevant aspects into the company's energy procurement strategy in close collaboration with Corporate Sustainability & EHSR
• Coordination and communication within the global energy procurement network, including the identification of supplier synergies and opportunities for contract bundling across regions and business units
• Development and implementation of an energy data management framework to ensure transparency regarding energy consumption, suppliers, procurement costs and sustainability-related KPIs through digitalized reporting structures
• Preparation of energy market analyses and price forecasts to support strategic decision-making for energy transformation and sustainability initiatives
• Management and coordination of applications for governmental funding programs and compensation schemes in Germany, such as the Besondere Ausgleichsregelung (BesAR), Strompreiskompensation and future industrial electricity price support mechanisms
• Further development and implementation of ALTANA’s electricity and natural gas procurement strategy in close cooperation with the Head of Energy Procurement and relevant stakeholders across the ALTANA divisions

Your profile

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Diploma degree in Energy Management, Sustainability Management, Economics, Engineering or a comparable field
• Several years of professional experience in international project or multi-project management, ideally within the energy, sustainability or procurement environment
• Proven experience in managing and applying for regulatory funding programs, grants and compensation schemes
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel as well as experience with databases and data management tools
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and collaborate effectively within international and intercultural teams
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills combined with a strong service and stakeholder-oriented mindset
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact confidently across different organizational and management levels
• Business fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken

Contact Person

Nicola Krohn
HR Team
Phone: (+49) 28167026039