Energy Category Manager
OXEA GmbHAbout OXEA: OXEA is a global manufacturer of Oxo Intermediates and Oxo Performance Chemicals with around 1,200 employees worldwide. Our products are used in various applications such as paints and coatings, lubricants and functional fluids, and personal care products. Location: Houston, US, 77056 Mobile work possible?: yes, hybrid Entry Date: 08/03/2026 Employment type: Full time OXEA Corporation Company Overview | World leader in Oxo Chemicals Oxo products are the core competency of OXEA Corporation. We are producing more than 70 oxo intermediates and oxo derivatives for customers in a wide range of industries with various end market applications. Our chemicals are important ingredients in products that are used in daily life around the world. "We" refers to more than 1,200 OXEA employees worldwide. At our plants in Germany, the USA, and China, we produce intermediates and derivatives. Position Summary The Energy Category Manager is responsible for developing and executing global procurement and risk management strategies for Natural Gas, Electricity, Industrial Gases, Catalysts, and Strategic Metals across the company's manufacturing operations in the United States and Germany. This role serves as the global category leader for critical manufacturing inputs and utilities, ensuring competitive cost structures, security of supply, supplier performance, and effective risk mitigation. The position will collaborate closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Treasury, Finance, Technical Services, Engineering, and Executive Leadership to maximize value creation and support the company's long-term growth objectives. The successful candidate will possess deep expertise in energy markets, industrial gas supply structures, catalyst sourcing, metals markets, and commodity hedging strategies. Key Responsibilities Global Category Leadership Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for: Natural Gas Electricity Industrial Gases Catalysts Precious Metals Establish category strategies that support business growth, manufacturing competitiveness, supply chain resilience, and sustainability objectives. Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier selection processes, and commercial negotiations globally. Deliver annual savings, value creation, and risk management targets. Energy Procurement & Market Intelligence Lead the procurement of natural gas and electricity across all manufacturing sites in North America and Europe. Monitor energy market fundamentals, regulatory developments, carbon markets, and geopolitical trends affecting energy costs and supply. Develop and execute sourcing strategies leveraging fixed-price, indexed, structured, and hybrid purchasing approaches. Build market intelligence and forecasting models to support budgeting and long-term planning. Provide regular market updates and strategic recommendations to senior leadership. Commodity Risk Management & Hedging Partner with Treasury and Finance to establish and execute commodity risk management programs. Develop hedging strategies for: Natural Gas Electricity Precious Metals Strategic Metals Evaluate and recommend the use of financial and physical hedging instruments to mitigate commodity price volatility. Monitor market exposures and develop mitigation plans to protect business profitability. Support annual budgeting and forecasting activities through market analysis and risk assessments. Industrial Gases Management Develop sourcing strategies and negotiate agreements for: Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen Carbon Dioxide Steam and utility supply agreements Other industrial gas requirements Manage strategic relationships with industrial gas suppliers including pipeline, onsite generation, and merchant supply agreements. Support plant expansions and commercial negotiations related to utility and industrial gas infrastructure. Ensure reliability, cost competitiveness, and long-term supply security. Catalyst & Metals Management Lead global sourcing and supplier management activitie…