Global Category Leader - Utilities/Site Services

6 Hours ago • 5 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

As Utilities Category Leader, you will be part of the Indirect Sourcing team, collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to develop and execute effective sourcing strategies for Aptiv. Your role will focus on category strategy, commercial negotiations, and contract and risk management, with a key emphasis on driving Aptiv’s energy procurement strategy and sustainability goals.
Must have:
  • Develop and drive effective Utilities Category Strategies (Electricity, Gas, Renewable Energy).
  • Manage stakeholders and work with cross-functional teams for strategic energy sourcing.
  • Monitor supply markets and adapt sourcing strategy.
  • Drive continuous process improvement initiatives.
  • Negotiate complex commercial agreements and ensure corporate governance compliance.
  • Support Aptiv’s Renewable Energy strategy.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business or equivalent with 5+ years’ experience in a similar role.
  • In-depth knowledge of energy markets, preferably in manufacturing sector globally.
  • Comfortable with reviewing operational and contract hedging strategies.
  • Data Finance knowledge to analyze market reports and apply energy procurement strategy.
Good to have:
  • In-depth, demonstrable, knowledge of energy markets, preferably working within energy procurement for the manufacturing sector across an extended global footprint.
Perks:
  • Private health care (Signal Iduna) and Life insurance for you and your beloved ones
  • Well-Being Program that includes regular webinars, workshops, and networking events
  • Hybrid work (min. 47 days/yr of remote work, flexible working hours)
  • Employee Pension Plan paid by the employer (you get + 3,5% on each gross salary)
  • Access to sports groups and Multisport card

Job Details

As Utilities Category Leader, the candidate will be part of the Indirect Sourcing team working closely with cross functional teams and key stakeholders to drive effective sourcing strategy to deliver the best outcome for Aptiv. Key focus areas include; supporting category strategy, conducting commercial negotiations, contract and risk management.

Having a strong savings reputation within Aptiv, the indirect sourcing team has delivered outstanding results. With the autonomy to improve process and lead strategies, you will play a critical role driving Aptiv’s energy procurement strategy and sustainability goals.

Your Role

  • Develop and drive effective Utilities Category Strategies (Electricity, Gas, Renewable Energy) that is reflective of organizational goals.
  • Build trust with and manage stakeholders, work with cross functional organization in the delivery of strategic energy sourcing.
  • Monitor the supply markets and adapt the sourcing strategy.
  • Drive continuous process improvement initiatives to advance value add of Indirect sourcing organization.
  • Negotiate complex commercial agreements while ensure compliance to corporate governance requirements.
  • Support the delivery of Aptiv’s Renewable Energy strategy.

Your Background

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business or equivalent (Masters preferred) with 5+ years’ experience in a similar role.
  • In-depth, demonstrable, knowledge of energy markets, preferably working within energy procurement for the manufacturing sector across an extended global footprint.
  • Comfortable with reviewing operational and contract hedging strategies to manage risk exposure.
  • Data Finance knowledge to be able to analyze market reports and conclude on energy trends and apply the right energy procurement strategy as well as site services.

Nice to have experience:

  • In-depth, demonstrable, knowledge of energy markets, preferably working within energy procurement for the manufacturing sector across an extended global footprint.

Why join us?

  • You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
  • You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
  • You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

Your Benefits at Aptiv:

  • Private health care (Signal Iduna) and Life insurance for you and your beloved ones
  • Well-Being Program that includes regular webinars, workshops, and networking events
  • Hybrid work (min. 47 days/yr of remote work, flexible working hours)
  • Employee Pension Plan paid by the employer (you get + 3,5% on each gross salary)
  • Access to sports groups and Multisport card

Apply today, and together let’s change tomorrow!

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Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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About The Company

Aptiv is a global technology company that develops safer, greener and more connected solutions enabling the future of mobility. Headquartered in Dublin, Aptiv has approximately 180,000+ employees and operates 12 technical centers, as well as manufacturing sites and customer support centers in 44 countries. Visitaptiv.com.

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