Global Commodity Leader

Team Overview and Job responsibilities

Within Operations, in the Purchasing function, the Global Commodity Leader (GCL) for Utilities has responsibility to collect and analyze the information on WW Utilities spend (Power + Gas) through a dedicated reporting tool and monitor/ suggest fixation activities whenever prices are considered favorable in order to minimize company exposure to price volatility.

He/she will have to interact regularly with the global team establishing regular follow up activities with the local responsible for utilities in each region in order to suggest and follow up on price fixation activities or try to anticipate future market trends; updating the utilities report on quarterly basis and optimizing the investments of the Group on the Guarantees of Origin certificates (GoO’s).

He/her will also assist local teams in the management of tenders and ad hoc initiatives. Moreover, GCL for utilities will have an active role in reaching the decarbonization targets for Scope 2 emission set by Prysmian by acting as leader and pivot for PPAs which are a consistent strategical asset for getting to the target set by the company.

He/she will be responsible for identifying the best supplier from time to time as well as the most convenient pricing option and contractual scheme (PPA off-site virtual vs. off-site physical) and align with key functions for the successful implementation of such complex contracts (finance, administration, treasury, key decision makers, sustainability, operations, legal).

In addition he/she will be asked to provide regular updates to the whole purchasing community on the utilities macro-trends in order to facilitate the negotiations for raw materials and base metals, providing arguments for helping colleagues in containing any energy surcharge request- Coordinating and updating the WW utilities reporting (c.a. 200€Mln spend WW), ensuring alignment and timely actions taken to optimize the spend and minimize risk exposure- Supporting the countries in fixation proposals providing market insights as well as supporting through personal knowledge and direct support of specialized third parties- Supporting the company in achieving Scope 2 emission reduction targets through GoO purchase and PPAs (which will have to be actively managed by utilities GCL)- Providing know-how and help to all affiliates in solving issues/ answering questions linked to utilities management. This activity could include performing business cases to support innovative solutions and evaluate the return on investment

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a Category Senior Buyer with the following key requirements:
- Deep knowledge on utilities market (both electricity and gas) at European level. Having completed a PPA in a previous working experience would be considered as a plus- At least from 5 to 7 years of relevant sourcing and procurement experience possibly in multinational companies with a strong knowledge of purchasing policies and procedures- A master’s degree in engineering or economics- Flexible mind set- Problem-solving attitude- Strong ability to network and work with international teams- Capabilities in managing priorities and time- Fluent English both written and spoken- Strong negotiation skills- Prysmian Group, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian Group is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are._
- All Managers and HRs in Prysmian Group are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian Group will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business._
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