Job Openings: Global Category Manager - Green Energy Procurement (m/f/d)

Your responsibilities

• Negotiation, conclusion and management of green electricity contracts for all global ALTANA sites to support the corporate target of achieving 100% renewable electricity sourcing


• Monitoring regulatory developments and market requirements related to green electricity procurement (e.g., GHG Protocol) and integrating relevant aspects into the company's energy procurement strategy in close collaboration with Corporate Sustainability & EHSR


• Coordination and communication within the global energy procurement network, including the identification of supplier synergies and opportunities for contract bundling across regions and business units


• Development and implementation of an energy data management framework to ensure transparency regarding energy consumption, suppliers, procurement costs and sustainability-related KPIs through digitalized reporting structures


• Preparation of energy market analyses and price forecasts to support strategic decision-making for energy transformation and sustainability initiatives


• Management and coordination of applications for governmental funding programs and compensation schemes in Germany, such as the Besondere Ausgleichsregelung (BesAR), Strompreiskompensation and future industrial electricity price support mechanisms


• Further development and implementation of ALTANA’s electricity and natural gas procurement strategy in close cooperation with the Head of Energy Procurement and relevant stakeholders across the ALTANA divisions

Your profile

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Diploma degree in Energy Management, Sustainability Management, Economics, Engineering or a comparable field


• Several years of professional experience in international project or multi-project management, ideally within the energy, sustainability or procurement environment


• Proven experience in managing and applying for regulatory funding programs, grants and compensation schemes


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel as well as experience with databases and data management tools


• Strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and collaborate effectively within international and intercultural teams


• Excellent organizational and analytical skills combined with a strong service and stakeholder-oriented mindset


• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact confidently across different organizational and management levels


• Business fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken

Contact Person

Nicola Krohn
HR Team
Phone: (+49) 28167026039