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Descripción de la oferta:

Solvay Energy Services (SES) is a global business unit of the Solvay Group, specialized in energy and CO2 management, and in the implementation of new solutions to fight climate change. Located in 14 countries, manages 1.7 billion euros of energy purchases and develops third parties activities in the field of energy and CO2 efficiency, renewable energy and biofuels.
Solvay Energy Services works for all major industrial sectors (automobile, metallurgy, paper, services, food, chemistry, etc.) to reduce energy costs and CO2 footprint.
Reporting to the Head of Strategic and Marketing we are looking for an experienced profile for this strategic position in Spain.

Key responsibilities:

1) National energy policy advocacy in alignment with the GBU roadmap:

  • keeping up to date with legislation and energy regulation
  • benchmarking energy consumptions against best practice guidelines
  • to propose and implement Solvay Energy & Climate Change Policy strategy in Spain
  • identify key stakeholders and stablish a network
  • liaise and negotiate with legal entities

2) Structural energy projects assistance to industrial sites:

  • creating policies and systems for buying energy and helping with contract negotiations
  • coordinate all aspects of energy management on Spanish and European legal frame

3) Internal operational assistance for Solvay Energy Services or GBUs/sites:

  • to plan, regulate and monitor the energy use in BU or site(s)
  • to improve efficiency by evaluating energy in use and putting in place new policies and changes where needed

4) Purchasing Management:

  • Spanish market in depth knowledge about gas and electricity as well as the markets for coal, anthracite and coke
  • to manage key negotiations and follow up the complete purchasing process
  • to deliver savings through the purchasing process for the internal customers
  • manage the purchase and logistic chain of solid fuel supply in collaboration with international solid fuel sourcing team
  • stay updated about trends and evolutions within own market and about all other (financial, legal, competitive…)
  • prepare tenders for electricity, gas and solid fuel considering all relevant information from internal customer

Profile:

  • More than 15 years of experience in energy sector and/or in industry
  • Degree level in Engineering (with a strong background in energy and economics)
  • Fluent in Spanish and English (French is a must)
  • Ability to:
    • Develop an in-depth understanding of the (G)BU addressable end-markets and segments trends and needs
    • Translate that understanding into an effective targeting strategy for the (G)BU
  • Able to start a network and maintain good relationship with the necessary stakeholders (internal & external)
  • Strategic orientation, Impact & influence; self-empowerment and entrepreneurship;
  • Self-starter with capability for information gathering, analytical skills and conceptual thinking
  • Available to travel frequently

We offer:

  • Solvay is a major global player in chemicals with 90% of sales in business among the top 3 global leaders.
  • An attractive salary package within a global, highly motivate work environment.
  • Position based in Torrelavega (Cantabria / Spain) – To start in September