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Tenneco

Senior Commodity Manager, Energy

Tenneco, Northville, Michigan, United States, 48167

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The Sr. Category Manager, Energy will manage the full scope of Utilities (Electricity & gas), Green energy, and De-carbonization projects in the Americas region. This individual will design and implement strategies for off-site PPA contracts in the Americas in compliance with Tenneco targets and De-carbonization road map. The Sr. Category Manager, Energy will support deployment of Tenneco’s De-carbonization road map.

Responsibilities

Identify opportunities for on-site PV installations at Tenneco manufacturing locations to maximize use of green energy.

Define and lead on-site PV supplier’s strategy, including negotiations and proposal on best business model to internal stakeholders.

Work with cross-functional teams including Plant managers, EHS, Legal, Real estate, Finance, and others.

Track and communicate project progress to stakeholders.

Manage portfolio of Utilities (Electricity & Gas) in the Americas while working with external consultants on country-specific contracts and hedging strategies ensuring best cost for Tenneco

Help to drive corporate indirect procurement and profit improvement, while delivering the following to the business:

Category Planning: Work with corporate team, business units, and regional stakeholders to prioritize an evolving portfolio of high-value process improvement and sourcing initiatives.

Sourcing and Contracting: Drive sourcing projects emerging from category planning. Define goals, including roles and responsibilities of stakeholders. Incorporate business requirements into sourcing plans and RFP strategies. Manage the planning and launch of RFx events, leveraging eSourcing tools as appropriate. Coordinate and lead negotiations; help stakeholders understand trade-offs and benefits of negotiation strategies/outcomes.

Knowledge

Knowledge in management of Utilities, De-carbonization, and Energy sustainability projects in large complex multinational companies.

Deep understanding of different types of off-site PPA modules, contract types, trends & best practice.

Experience with implementation of on-site PV projects.

Proven background working with and coordinating photovoltaics’ providers and cross functional internal teams in different countries.

Experience leading energy procurement in manufacturing operations.

Working with Utilities consulting companies of advantage.

Experience contributing to business-critical decisions related to PV and PPA contract modules.

Skill Requirements

Contract management including ability to manage several projects in different countries.

Able to develop network of support from various departments and countries.

Strong communication and presentation skills.

Ability to understand and simplify complex data and reports.

Understanding business ethics and code of conduct.

Engineering and Construction background of advantage

Ability to travel: 50%

Equal opportunity employer

as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Supply Chain

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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