Energy Procurement/Commodity Specialist

Mason, OH
Our client, a leading manufacturer of disposable food packaging products, is seeking as Energy Procurement/Commodity Specialist to join their team in Mason, MI.

Responsible for the procurement and management of defined commodities through strategic development and negotiation of energy purchasing programs. Ensure master data, processes, and documents pertaining to procurement and purchasing activities, both in corporate and manufacturing settings, are maintained effectively. This role drives cost savings, manage risk, negotiates contracts, and analyzes reports and data for the benefit of the organization. Spearheads, champions, and represents a commodity or category and presents results and status of given category to Business Partners and Senior Leadership when required.

Day-to-Day Role:
  • Negotiate complex energy contracts, including terms, pricing, and risk mitigation
  • Support/Lead negotiations for other Indirect categories
  • Develop and negotiate procurement programs/strategies to reduce cost and supply chain risk while driving continuous improvement
  • Collaborate with Business Partners to utilize defined procurement programs/strategies
  • Lead projects to identify alternative source qualifications, value creation, problem resolution, process documentation, performance metrics, RFX Analysis, and contract implementation
  • Analyze market data, price trends, and supplier proposals; proficiency in interpreting mathematical/statistical information (percent differences, ratios, regression, etc.)
  • Facilitate the contracting process between business partners and Legal
  • Identify, define, and attain savings targets for defined commodities
  • Invoice resolution processing with Accounts Payable
  • Track and report established KPI’s for Procurement activities
  • Utilize Procurement Systems for activities regarding Request for Information (RFI), Request for Quote (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP)
  • Maintain accurate data in Procurement systems
  • Collect, monitor and report supplier volume and spend data
  • Present to large groups and prepare written/visual documentation
  • Proven ability to strategically manage relationships with internal and external suppliers and customers
  • Ability to manage contracts through contract management system (Agiloft)
  • Develop and enhance SAP Business Analytics reports
  • Manage purchasing activities in Dart’s Procurement Systems
  • Responsible for financial outcomes and updates
Core Skills and Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree required with an emphasis in business or supply chain, preferred
  • Ten (10) years of experience in procurement, inventory management, supply chain, or relevant field
  • Deep knowledge of how energy is bought, sold, and priced in deregulated environments (e.g., retail choice, market volatility, regulatory frameworks)
  • Familiarity with energy contract types (fixed, index, block, pass-through), risk implications, and negotiation levers
  • Track record of developing procurement strategies that drive cost savings and manage supply risk
  • Detailed understanding and experience implementing best practices in the areas of purchasing and materials management
  • Detailed understanding of purchasing related documents such as purchase orders, requisitions, quotations, bills of lading, contracts, invoices, etc.
  • Microsoft Excel skills to include the ability to create and generate spreadsheets (e.g., formulas such as V-lookup, graphs, pivot tables)
  • Ability to effectively manage and execute multiple tasks, projects and priorities
  • Strong verbal and written skills necessary in order to communicate, persuade and influence decision making
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree with emphasis in business or supply chain
  • SAP ERP application experience
  • Ability to calculate, analyze, and interpret mathematical and statistical information such as percent differences, ratios, median, mean, weighted average, regression, etc.

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Posted 2026-03-17

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