Position Title: Category Manager, Energy CE GB 

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Position Location: VilleneuvedAscq 2020 

Requisition ID: 32948 

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Management of energy commodities and auxiliaries: electricity, natural gas, water, guarantees of origin, CO2 quotas. The position demands a strong leader with expertise in energy markets, risk management, and supplier relations, as well as a passion for sustainable resource management. 

Report to: Indirect Procurement Director 

 

Work with the Indirect Procurement Director, and the Global Sustainability Procurement team, to develop an energy sourcing strategy. One that supports current business needs and accounts for future growth and sustainability commitments.  This role will be responsible for looking at a number of energy sources and solutions, including recent innovations and technological developments in the market. Energy sources included but are not limited to: wind, water, geothermal, natural gas, traditional electricity grid, nuclear power (large & small scale), biomass, heat exchangers and other technologies. 

 

Translate market knowledge and analytics, into monthly commodity reports and price forecast to support hedging and commodity coverage recommendations. Collaborate with sustainability and operations teams to integrate renewable energy and emissions reduction into the sourcing strategy, ensuring alignment with McCain’s sustainability targets. Supplier relationship management – SRM 

Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and innovations within energy and environmental resources. Identify and evaluate potential suppliers and partners to introduce competitive and sustainable alternatives, including innovative technologies yet to be rolled out within McCain. Develop strong personal relationships with internal stakeholders and senior leadership across the business. Embed Mccain’s Health, Safety, Security policy, D&I and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategies & policies, and ensure application and compliance in all sourcing activities. Master’s Degree, preferably in procurement, Business or Engineering. , including renewables and carbon trading. Collaboration: Disciplined, data oriented to gain competitive advantage (should cost modeling & TCO approach) and able to think strategically by planning for the long term  Ability to influence, challenge and negotiate with wide range of knowledgeable stakeholders (suppliers and colleagues at board level)  able to evaluate opportunities and respond to changing requirements in a volatile environment (agility)  : Ability to manage in a matrix organization and across regions and cultures Willingness to travel as needed 

 

Competitive salary and attractive benefits Health contributions Why join the McCain family? 

Your experience at McCain is what you make of it – ask questions, network, take advantage of the opportunity to learn from our professionals. 

  

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Job Family: Procurement      
Division: Global Procurement 
Department: ​Procurement Indirect Items Pan Europe ​
Location(s): FR - France : Nord : Villeneuve-d'Ascq || FR - France : Artois : Bethune || FR - France : Marne : Matougues || FR - France : Oise : Compiegne || FR - France : Other : Reference job description || FR - France : Pas-de-Calais : BETHUNE Cedex || FR - France : Pas-de-Calais : Harnes 

Company: McCain Alimentaire SAS