Senior Category Manger, Energy AMER

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Sr Category Manager, Energy

Scope: 

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.

• Identify opportunities for On-site PV’s installations at Tenneco manufacturing locations to maximize use of green energy.
• Define and lead on-site PV supplier’s strategy, incl. negotiations and proposal on best business model to internal stakeholders.
• Working 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’s projects.
• Proven background working with & 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 department 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%

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