Energy Buyer – Project Manager

Job title:

Energy Buyer – Project Manager

Company:

ArcelorMittal

Job description

Job Description:About the Energy DepartmentThe Energy Department, part of the European Purchasing Organization of ArcelorMittal, is responsible for purchasing electricity, natural gas and industrial gases (oxygen, nitrogen, argon and hydrogen), and developing energy projects for the group e.g. energy efficiency, power plants to valorize siderurgical gases, renewable energy projects and industrial gas plants. The Energy department is buying energy directly on markets or through bilateral contracts for the European perimeter and is providing necessary support & expertise to ArcelorMittal’s steel mills worldwide in their energy projects.Being part of this department, the Long-Term Contracts & Renewable Energy Projects team is responsible for purchasing Electricity and Natural Gas Long Term bilateral contracts, develop sourcing of Renewable Energy through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and partnerships, develop sourcing of natural gas through LNG supply and/or LT supply contracts.Role OverviewThe Renewable Energy Procurement and Project Manager will play a key role in the Long-Term Contracts & Renewable Energy Projects team, focusing on renewable energy sourcing and project development. This includes leading Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) negotiations, coordinating renewable energy projects, and working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers.Key Responsibilities1. Energy Market and Costs Analysis:

• Conduct renewable energy market analysis, including cost optimization and competitor strategies.
• Analyze country-specific energy markets, regulations, and key players.
• Develop future supplier strategies.

2. Project Development and Sourcing:

• Lead the negotiation of PPAs, including strategy development, supplier meetings, and offer analysis.
• Optimize business models and make recommendations for decision-making.
• Negotiate long-form contracts and support co-development schemes for land valorization.

3. Coordination and Compliance:

• Work with procurement and internal teams to advance renewable energy project strategies.
• Coordinate permitting processes for renewable energy installations.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and sustainability regulations.
• Prepare bid documents (RFPs, RFQs) and evaluate supplier responses.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.

4. Stakeholder Management:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (sites, trading team, corporate technical team, finance, legal) and external partners.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and developers.
• Ensure seamless permitting, installation, and operation of renewable energy sources.

Qualifications and SkillsEducational Background:

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Energy Economics, or a related field.

Professional Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience in energy procurement, project management and / or a related field, preferably in a utility, producer, or large energy consumer company.
• Experience in managing end-to-end transversal Renewable Energy projects.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and complex problem-solving skills with the ability to build business models (project financing, joint ventures, CAPEX project).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interact effectively in a multi-cultural environment and work autonomously.
• Fluent in English and at least one other European language (German, French, or Spanish).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). VBA or R is a plus.
• Knowledge of renewable energy and sustainability issues is desirable.

ArcelorMittal is committed to driving a sustainable future in steel production. Join our team and contribute to achieving our ambitious decarbonization goals.PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CV IN ENGLISHAbout Us:ArcelorMittal is the world’s leading steel and mining company, with a presence in 60 countries and primary steelmaking facilities in 16 countries. In 2022, ArcelorMittal had revenues of $79.8 billion and crude steel production of 59.0 million metric tonnes, while iron ore production reached 45.3 million metric tonnes. Our purpose is to produce ever smarter steels that have a positive benefit for people and planet. Steels made using innovative processes which use less energy, emit significantly less carbon and reduce costs. Steels that are cleaner, stronger and reusable. Steels for electric vehicles and renewable energy infrastructure that will support societies as they transform through this century. With steel at our core, our inventive people and an entrepreneurial culture at heart, we will support the world in making that change. This is what we believe it takes to be the steel company of the future. ArcelorMittal is listed on the stock exchanges of New York (MT), Amsterdam (MT), Paris (MT), Luxembourg (MT) and on the Spanish stock exchanges of Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid and Valencia (MTS).

For more information about ArcelorMittal please visit:About the Team:Do you want to make an impact? We’re looking for talented people to join a global community. ArcelorMittal is the world’s leading steel company. Our material is part of the fabric of life. Our purpose – and the reason why we exist – is to create smarter steels for people and planet. Help us develop the material that tomorrow’s world will be made of. In return, we offer endless career opportunities, international experiences in a diverse, multi-cultural organisation, working with leading experts, and lifelong learning through the ArcelorMittal University.As a global player and buyer of goods and services, EPO leverages technical excellence to develop best Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) solutions to our internal clients, commonly called “users,” to secure ArcelorMittal’s supply chain. We negotiate the purchases of contracts and products and services for the group mills worldwide, designing and implementing relevant strategies to anticipate market evolutions and establish transformation programs to optimize the purchasing processes and performances.Part of ArcelorMittal Europe Flat Products, the European Procurement Organization (EPO) was established in November 2015 following a re-organization of the European Purchasing Platform (EPP) and site-based local purchasing teams. A combined procurement organization was created, connecting global- and hub-based categories, which are more geared towards local needs.As a group and across EPO, we are driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for excellence. We reward boldness, value curiosity and see the opportunities in challenges. Never content to stand still, we are on a journey that aims to push the boundaries of possibility in our industry.In EPO, we are on a mission to become a best-in-class procurement organization in support the group’s journey towards “Smarter steels for people and planet”.

Expected salary

Location

Paris

Job date

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 07:50:22 GMT

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