12 Jan
Volkswagen Group Canada
Toronto
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We love our cars, but it’s the people behind them who make them what they are. To market, sell, and service great cars, we need great people. That’s why at Volkswagen Group Canada, we are passionate about our cars and our brand and foster this same passion and drive in our people. We know that the right people in the right positions can do incredible things, and we love making that happen.
Our mission has started. Volkswagen Group’s largest cell factory in St. Thomas will carry out all battery activities – from processing raw materials to developing a unified Volkswagen battery to managing the European and North American gigafactories. Headquartered in Salzgitter, Germany,
we are experiencing the transformation of mobility up close. Our goal is to contribute a positive impact to our global society, the environment and the economy. To reach these goals we need your POWER!
We are looking for a Senior Manager, Energy Procurement to join our POWER team!
The Senior Manager Energy Procurement will play a vital role in PowerCo's ongoing commitment to sustainability. Based on extensive Ontario energy market knowledge, the Senior Manager Energy Procurement will be supporting PowerCo’s renewable and caron-free electricity supply for the St. Thomas factory and will actively contribute to its procurement. This position is vital to advancing PowerCo's mission to only rely on sustainable energy sources, as well as contributing to PowerCo’s competitiveness by realizing attractive power prices. The contribution of the Senior Manager Energy Procurement will have a considerable impact on PowerCo's market positioning and power price
Primary Responsibilities
Energy Procurement (45%)
- Lead energy procurement activities that align with PowerCo’s financial goals and sustainability targets.
- Perform proactive comprehensive market analysis to identify energy procurement opportunities, including renewable Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), focusing on projects that support repowering and additionality.
- Assess and source Clean Energy Credits (CEC) assessing both financial viability and sustainability impact.
- Collaborate with suppliers and lead regular negotiations to execute procurement agreements with favorable terms.
Market and Regulatory Analysis (35%)
- Provide actionable insights on electricity pricing, including components such as ‘Hourly Ontario Energy Price’ and ‘Global Adjustment’, to optimize PowerCo’s energy portfolio.
- Track and interpret regulatory changes, policies,
and legislation affecting the Ontario energy market.
- Offer insights on regulatory trends and their potential impact on PowerCo’s energy procurement strategies.
Policy and Advocacy (10%)
- Support policy advocacy efforts by providing analysis and recommendations that align with PowerCo’s economic and sustainability objectives.
Stakeholder Collaboration and Communication (10%)
- Build and maintain relationships with internal teams to ensure alignment with PowerCo’s energy procurement goals.
- Communicate regulatory and market insights effectively to stakeholders, focusing on senior management, ensuring clear understanding and strategic focus.
- Provide regular updates on market developments and their potential impact on procurement strategies.
Desired Skills
- An undergraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., Energy Policy, Energy Economics, Environmental Sciences, Business, Engineering), or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Experience:
- Two or more years of experience in energy, potentially including expertise in renewable energy projects (e.g., “Repowering projects” or “Greenfield projects”)
- Strong background in market analysis within the Ontario energy market.
- Proven experience in supplier negotiation and managing the procurement processes advantageous.
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex insights and collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- In-depth knowledge of energy procurement processes, with specific experience in Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and renewable energy projects,
including repowering and additionality.
- Proficient in monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting regulatory developments and policies within the Ontario energy market, providing actionable insights to support procurement strategies.
- Skilled in using market analysis tools and software to conduct comprehensive energy market assessments and optimize procurement decisions.
- Strong background in engaging and negotiating with suppliers to secure optimal procurement terms and successfully execute contracts.
- Ability to interpret complex data and regulatory information, making informed, data-driven decisions that align with both financial and sustainability objectives.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
capable of clearly conveying complex regulatory and market insights to stakeholders at all levels.
- Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills, adept at developing innovative solutions to address procurement and regulatory challenges.
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and industry partners, ensuring alignment and effective collaboration across the organization
Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, or local laws.
Volkswagen Group Canada Inc.
is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities including during the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to determine what reasonable accommodation may be available to meet your needs whether it be as an applicant or an employee. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Recruiter who will consult with you to determine an appropriate and reasonable accommodation.
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