Energy Procurement Manager (m/f/d)

As a global player, Messer offers its sustainable products and services in Asia, Europe and America. For our Supply Chain Management Europe team we are looking to immediately fill the position as

Energy Procurement Manager Europe (m/f/d)

Reference Number: E-09-26

Our offer:

• A varied and challenging role at a successful and financially stable company with a permanent employment contract
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
• 30 days of vacation per year
• Hybrid Work model (teleworking of up to 40%)
• Company pension plan and long-term working time accounts
• Free parking or subsidies for train tickets, company bicycle leasing
• Subsidies for the canteen, corporate fitness program, and corporate benefits

Your responsibilities:

Energy Procurement & Market Intelligence

• Manage core electrical energy activities across Europe.
• Monitor energy markets and provide recommendations on procurement timing and sourcing strategies.
• Advise local companies on energy purchasing decisions and commercial implications.
• Support electricity-intensive industrial projects, including renewable energy sourcing concepts and green hydrogen production through electrolysis.
• Provide market intelligence and support procurement and hedging strategies.

Contract & Supplier Management

• Support the management of energy-related contracts, settlements, and pricing mechanisms.
• Coordinate supplier relationships, tenders, and procurement activities across Europe.
• Support negotiations of energy supply agreements, including renewable PPAs and Guarantees of Origin (GoOs).

Energy Risk

• Monitor market, regulatory, and geopolitical developments affecting energy procurement.
• Deliver reporting on market developments, procurement performance, and key KPIs.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key partner to the Vice President Sourcing and Energy Procurement Europe and local business units across Europe.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Your profile:

• University degree in Energy Economics, Engineering, Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, Finance, or a related field.
• Several years of experience in energy procurement, energy trading, utilities, or an energy-intensive industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of European electricity, natural gas, and environmental markets, including relevant regulations.
• Experience in procurement strategies, supplier management, and energy contract negotiations. Proven experience negotiating renewable energy (green) Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), particularly for electrolyser and green hydrogen projects is and advantage.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency and experience working with market data.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent English; additional European languages are an advantage.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% across Europe. Abteilung Supply Chain Management Europe Locations Bad Soden am Taunus, Krefeld Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time