Sr. Manager, Procurement Category Energy, North America

About the role

Responsible for leading the organization's energy sourcing and demand management strategy, overseeing both efficient resource utilization and cost-effective procurement. This role combines energy management, supplier strategy, and operational engagement. The senior manager will help drive energy performance optimization across facilities, manage supplier and utility relationships, negotiate contracts, and guide major energy-related capital and procurement projects. The role requires strong analytical capabilities, expertise in building and utility systems, and the ability to collaborate closely with Sustainability, Facilities, Engineering, Finance, and Legal teams. The manager also drives measurement & verification, reporting, and compliance that support organizational goals in efficiency, cost optimization, and environmental stewardship. Key Job Accountabilities Energy Strategy, Performance & Operations Lead the organization's energy and water management programs, including conservation strategies, efficiency projects, and operational improvements. Set or advise on energy goals; monitor progress using advanced analytics, dashboards, and energy management systems. Maintain and analyze energy datasets, building utility consumption models, and performance trends to identify reduction opportunities. Conduct or oversee building walk-throughs, energy audits, and investment-grade assessments to identify energy conservation measures. Partner with Facilities and Engineering to integrate energy-efficient design into new construction and capital improvement projects. Support measurement and verification (M&V) planning to validate project performance and savings. Procurement & Supplier Management Manage global energy and water procurement projects from strategy development to execution. Act as primary point of contact for strategic suppliers, utility providers, and consultants. Lead commercial supplier qualification and performance evaluations; ensure alignment with corporate safety, ethics, and sustainability requirements. Develop and implement supplier strategies that optimize cost, supply reliability, risk mitigation, and quality. Partner with Legal to define contracting strategy; lead negotiation of terms, pricing, and commercial structures (e.g., PPAs, VPPAs, gas supply). Serve as the organization's representative in supplier negotiations, quarterly business reviews, and executive-level updates. Project Management & Cross-Functional Leadership Drive energy-related project pipelines, including scoping, scheduling, budgeting, and cross-functional alignment. Collaborate with Facilities, Sustainability, Engineering, and Finance teams to define project objectives and manage progress. Perform risk assessments for engineering, commercial, and operational components of proposed programs. Provide technical review and oversight for performance contracting and other complex energy projects. Support continuous improvement of control strategies, reporting capabilities, and energy-related digital tools. Financial & Regulatory Oversight Manage and forecast energy budgets; provide insights into rate structures, commodity markets, and procurement opportunities. Analyze cost impacts, supply-side options, and utility rate structures to guide decision-making. Track state, federal, and international policies affecting energy procurement, sustainability reporting, and operational compliance. Identify and manage grants, incentives, or financing mechanisms for energy projects. Communication, Reporting & Engagement Prepare and communicate energy performance reports for internal stakeholders and external agencies. Serve as a subject matter expert for global energy and water categories, providing market intelligence and guiding long-term pl

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Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that's transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It's our core value and integral to how we do business. Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win - adapting quickly in an everchanging world - and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business. To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube Job Description

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