Category Manager- Energy Resources at EVRAZ in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

At EVRAZ, our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Category Manager for Energy Resources is responsible for leading & driving the category management process for the essential energy commodities: Electricity, Natural Gas, Gases (Cylinder & Bulk). The person in this role will lead and train cross-functional and cross-regional teams to study, research and improve the efficiency of the assigned categories as well as generate cost-savings.

• Manage the category portfolio and lead cross-functional teams across the Company (30%)


• Develop and drive category strategies to meet the overall goals of EVRAZ NA, improve the supply chain and generate savings (25%)


• Provide market intelligence update to business teams to ensure the strategy is meeting business objectives (10%)


• Understand supply market – production routes, vendor share, delivery mode, price trends and supply chain impacts (10%)


• Conduct negotiations, initiate contract legal and finance reviews, obtain internal approvals, review performance after implementation (5%)


• Gather and analyze procurement metrics using data collection techniques in order to report results to be used in business plan and strategy development (5%)


• Facilitate the development of Power BI reports for the assigned categories (10%)


• Performs other duties as they might be assigned (5%)

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Steelmaking, Energy Engineering or Business Administration


• Min 5 years’ experience in purchasing function in heavy manufacturing & multi-tasking environment


• Significant category management background with proven results and generated cost savings


• Travel up to 15% of the time


• Ability to work with/lead cross functional team consisting of teammates from various functions (Operations, Logistics, Finance, Legal, etc.)


• Special knowledge in major energy categories like Electricity & Natural Gas


• Knowledge of supplier market for Energy in the US and Canada


• Excellent communicational skills and ability to engage major stakeholders including VPs


• Ability to work with minimal supervision while performing duties


• Strong computer skills including Excel, Power Point, Word, & Power BI

COMPENSATION

• $115,000-120,000 based on experience

Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!

• Competitive wages and bonus opportunities


• Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost


• Short and long term disability programs


• Competitive retirement plans


• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts


• Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options


• Paid vacations and 10 paid holiday days per year


• Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company


• Tuition reimbursement


• Wellness program

All applicants must be eligible to work in the USA without sponsorship.

While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EVRAZ North America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

EVRAZ North America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail careers@evrazna.com or call: (312) 533-3577. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Join a team that manufactures excellence, drives success and builds careers!