Manager - Utility Procurement

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Irving, TX that is seeking a Manager who will support the Senior Manager Utility Procurement and Financial Analytics in developing and implementing the company's energy procurement strategy. This role will be instrumental in leading and developing the team responsible for formulating, implementing and executing risk management and strategic sourcing activities necessary to provide lowest landed cost of deregulated and regulated energy. The Manager will coordinate and analyze available energy purchasing options, including renewable energy, Power Purchase Agreements, or other options, which will optimize the portfolio for lowest cost. Additionally, the manager work with utility partners to minimize regulated costs across the organization.

Responsibilities:
* Leading and developing Utility Procurement Team to achieve below objectives
* Analyze and prepare business case justification for various procurement strategies
* Research, development and execution of multiple energy procurement strategies with different risk profiles, designed to deliver optimal cost across the portfolio
* Organize market intelligence monitoring through relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and market experts to continuously evaluate and adapt procurement strategies
* Responsible for enterprise-wide execution of energy budget
* Ensure utility accruals are accurate and reflective of material contract changes
* Support contract negotiations for complex and high-value energy agreements with external partners in collaboration with internal Legal, Finance, Accounting, Treasury, and Tax teams
* Establish and maintain communication and relationship with key regulated and deregulated utility partners

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree
* 8-10 years of experience with energy/finance procurement and analytics, project economic analysis in various energy markets throughout the US
* Proven experience leading power procurement initiatives through multiple contract structures (fixed/variable, PPA, etc) (preferred, not required)
* Strong project management, problem solving, analytical and organizational skills
* Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of applications and thorough working knowledge of database concepts and common applications

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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