Energy Procurement Lead - Europe

Drive Energy Strategy Across EMEA with a Global Leader

Are you an experienced Energy Procurement professional ready to influence regional strategy and deliver measurable impact? We are looking for a Global Category Manager - Energy to join a highly motivated and collaborative team. You'll ideally be based in Vienna, or in Germany with the willingness to travel on a hybrid basis into the Viena site. This is a key strategic role within a multinational environment.

About the Role

As Global Category Manager, you will lead Energy Category Management, driving procurement excellence, cost optimisation, and strategic alignment with corporate energy objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all physical energy supply contracts across the region
• Manage the full contract lifecycle: requirements definition, RFQ, negotiation, and approvals
• Negotiate complex energy CAPEX projects
• Drive local, regional, and global energy cost optimisation initiatives
• Support centrally managed energy efficiency projects and carbon-out initiatives
• Act as key account partner to internal stakeholders
• Manage claims and contract-related issues
• Provide reporting and input into the central Energy Management System
• Support energy tax relief workflows across regional sites
• Collaborate with the Corporate Energy Team to implement strategic initiatives

About You

• Proven experience in Category Management or Energy Procurement
• Strong background in negotiating complex energy contracts and CAPEX projects
• Full professional proficiency in German and English (mandatory)
• Experience in a multinational environment
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong commercial judgement and analytical capability
• Collaborative, grounded, and confident engaging at all organisational levels
• High energy, commitment, and willingness to travel
• Comfortable working to tight deadlines

Join a highly performing, well respected team who have a friendly and collaborative approach. Previous members of this team have progressed within the business to senior mangement roles and there is significant opportunity to progress your career.

Please apply with a full cv asap for an initial conversation and further details.