Director Procurement - Energy Category
Location:
Bilbao HQ Office
At Sibelco, we advance life through materials.
For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.
Are We the Perfect Match?
At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.
The Global Category Director – Energy is responsible for defining and executing the global energy procurement strategy, ensuring cost-effective, sustainable, and risk-averse sourcing solutions. With a strategic spend of ~150 million Euro, the role is crucial in managing supplier relationships, driving market insights, leading hedging and green initiatives, and supporting Sibelco’s sustainability goals.
Responsibilities:
1. Develop and implement short, mid, and long-term energy category strategies in line with business goals.
2. Lead strategic sourcing projects and ensure measurable savings while maintaining vendor service and product quality.
3. Drive supplier relationship management (SRM) and set preferred supplier frameworks globally.
4. Ensure the obtention of all eligible energy subsidies and other financial upsides
5. Jointly drive energy consumption optimization projects with the operations.