Director of Energy Procurement

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Title: Director of Energy Procurement
Location: Fort Mill SC
Reports to: Senior Director, Direct Materials and Energy Procurement

Position Summary:
The Director of Energy Procurement is responsible for the contractual arrangements related to purchases and sales of energy for all the North American sites. The Director must maintain a close relationship with suppliers and serving utilities in addition with the mill’s operation and management. The Director is also responsible for establishing budgeting and forecasting guidance at a business and site level. Working closely with trade association and working knowledge of the market, the Director will monitor energy regulatory and legislative issues that could impact the company and establish intervention plans. The Director will have the support of and will lead a team of two Energy managers.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Negotiate and manage energy purchase and sales contracts with a diverse set of Suppliers and Utilities. Make recommendations to operations.
• Monitor and participate in state/provincial and federal energy regulatory and legislative activities. Craft strategies/intervention plans in various rate cases for electricity and natural gas ensuring operations are under the best possible supply conditions.
• Responsible for Forecasting and Budgeting guidelines and supporting analysis, including working with treasury in establishing hedging price guidelines.
• Collaborate with other departments in analyzing energy related impacts from new investment, be it Capex, M&A, Carbon regulation & sustainability goals.
• Understand each operations/regions particularities to recommend the proper mix of distribution rates firm/interruptible, etc. considering various risk factors.
• Lead the energy managers providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship to team members.
• Market Analysis: Stay informed about market dynamics, emerging trends, and pricing fluctuations for electricity, natural gas and other alternative sources.
• Sustainability: Integrate sustainability and environmental considerations into the procurement strategy, working toward responsible sourcing and reduced environmental impact.
• The financial impact of the energy usage and generation is one of the top items in P&P manufacturing. Optimizing and managing the risk of this category is essential for sustainable business.

Key Skills

• Good knowledge of the electricity supply particularities and the natural gas supply markets.
• Solid analytical and communication skills.
• Good collaboration skills across various levels of the organization.

Professional Experience/Qualifications

• A minimum of 15 years of professional experience in the energy field
• A bachelor's degree or diploma in engineering, business management or related.

You must successfully complete a selection process that includes interviews, aptitude tests (for some positions) and reference verification.

Domtar subscribes to an equal access to employment program and individuals who are members of the targeted groups of women, persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons, and visible minorities are encouraged to apply. If you are a person with a disability, you may receive, upon request, assistance with the screening and selection process.

About Domtar:
Domtar makes products that people around the world rely on every day.

Serving more than 50 countries, we are a leading provider of a wide variety of fiber-based products including communication, specialty and packaging papers, market pulp and airlaid nonwovens. We make our products at manufacturing and converting facilities in the U.S. and Canada, with a focus on safety, quality, and sustainability.

Through our values of agility, caring and innovation, we constantly find better ways to serve our customers, support our employees and strengthen our communities.

Domtar’s principal executive office is in Fort Mill, South Carolina and Domtar is part of the Paper Excellence group of companies. To learn more, visit www.domtar.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fort Mill, SC 29715