You are a forward thinking, strategic procurement leader who has a passion for energy management, contract negotiations, analyzing metrics, and implementing performance improvement. You will play a critical role in partnering with our Wood Products business on initiatives, by executing the best procurement strategies for electricity. You are a leader who can influence teams and other stakeholders to maximize procurement performance.

In this role, your primary responsibility will be to identify, plan, develop, and execute electricity, natural gas and propane strategies aligned to WNR’s Procurement Roadmap as well as business and mill requirements. To be successful in this role, you will partner with other Energy Managers and build relationships with key stakeholders and communicate and partner with all levels of the organization. You will need to be involved in and understand our current energy demand and supply practices, and our overall procurement strategy and roadmap. You will need to be in front of emerging energy regulations and energy market trends, as well as changes in our industry that impact our operational costs and risks.

Primary Responsibilities:

Develop and execute Energy Management Strategy for electricityExecution strategy related to negotiation and awardPartner with site leaders to develop and implement agreements’ energy strategyWork with business leadership to develop broader long-term energy strategiesNegotiate and manage energy contracts (electricity, natural gas, alternative fuels [i.e., biofuels], and propane if required) and related services for multiple manufacturing (~34 mills) and non-manufacturing sites across the U.S. and CanadaConduct RFP manually or through 3rd party sourcing platforms, and evaluate proposalsNegotiate and award energy contracts, working with the law departmentObtain proper approval on agreements according to delegation of authorityUpload and maintain all contracts and related documents in central contract management repositoryCommunicate terms of agreements to appropriate leaders and stakeholdersMonitor market conditions for buying opportunities and periodically solicit indicative bids for the purpose of price discoveryAssist in onboarding new leaders by reviewing existing agreements and strategies with themMonitor and audit energy invoice data against contract terms and prices to ensure we are paying the correct contract prices on the correct quantities.

Risk Management

Review existing energy strategy and agreements to identify risk areasResearch and analyze energy markets to identify opportunities to reduce cost and riskPromptly evaluate material cost impacts of market price excursions, and new legislation and regulation, communicate and escalate notifications of material cost impacts, and seek approval before proceeding with remedies and/or mitigating measuresAssist in planning for and developing action plans to deal with energy upset conditions (weather, restrictions, prices)Manage contracts to prevent downtime due to lack of access to the required energy, and to ensure sites continue to operate.Research and analyze federal and state energy legislation and regulations to identify new or potential compliance risksRegulatory ComplianceServe as the Regulatory Compliance ManagerManage Weyerhaeuser’s compliance program with analysis of activities and guidelines to ensure compliance with policy, ethics, laws and regulationsWork with Weyerhaeuser compliance leaders, law department, and 3rd party resources to ensure compliance with all laws and standards involved in the purchase, sale, distribution, and transmission of electricity or natural gas associated with Weyerhaeuser’s sitesPrepare and submit energy reporting as required by government or stakeholdersMonitor complianceOversee regulatory reports: extract gather energy data, calculate, summarize, and submit reportsProvide Energy TrainingLead the development of Energy Management and Regulatory Compliance training programsConduct ad-hoc training as requiredManage and Oversee Energy DataGather market intelligenceProvide forecasts of energy prices as requiredProvide insights for capital projects and annual planning concerning energy costs and regulatory risksMonitor energy usage via 3rd party systems and/or internal systemsTechnical energy resource for site and business leadersAddress requests for information or support on various energy related mattersCoach and guide leaders on energy issuesWork with leaders of large capital projects to develop energy strategies for new manufacturing capacityPartner and assist other departments (legal, risk management, government affairs, etc.) in regulatory interventionsRepresent Weyerhaeuser interests in regulatory interventions by energy consumer groupsWork with industrial energy consumer groupsRepresent Weyerhaeuser’s interests in energy policy and regulatory interventionsProvide guidance and expertise to site leadership and Weyerhaeuser Government Affairs staff

You are a forward thinking, strategic procurement leader who has a passion for energy management, contract negotiations, analyzing metrics, and implementing performance improvement. You will play a critical role in partnering with our Wood Products business on initiatives, by executing the best procurement strategies for electricity. You are a leader who can influence teams and other stakeholders to maximize procurement performance.

In this role, your primary responsibility will be to identify, plan, develop, and execute electricity, natural gas and propane strategies aligned to WNR’s Procurement Roadmap as well as business and mill requirements. To be successful in this role, you will partner with other Energy Managers and build relationships with key stakeholders and communicate and partner with all levels of the organization. You will need to be involved in and understand our current energy demand and supply practices, and our overall procurement strategy and roadmap. You will need to be in front of emerging energy regulations and energy market trends, as well as changes in our industry that impact our operational costs and risks.

Primary Responsibilities:

Develop and execute Energy Management Strategy for electricityExecution strategy related to negotiation and awardPartner with site leaders to develop and implement agreements’ energy strategyWork with business leadership to develop broader long-term energy strategiesNegotiate and manage energy contracts (electricity, natural gas, alternative fuels [i.e., biofuels], and propane if required) and related services for multiple manufacturing (~34 mills) and non-manufacturing sites across the U.S. and CanadaConduct RFP manually or through 3rd party sourcing platforms, and evaluate proposalsNegotiate and award energy contracts, working with the law departmentObtain proper approval on agreements according to delegation of authorityUpload and maintain all contracts and related documents in central contract management repositoryCommunicate terms of agreements to appropriate leaders and stakeholdersMonitor market conditions for buying opportunities and periodically solicit indicative bids for the purpose of price discoveryAssist in onboarding new leaders by reviewing existing agreements and strategies with themMonitor and audit energy invoice data against contract terms and prices to ensure we are paying the correct contract prices on the correct quantities.

Risk Management

Review existing energy strategy and agreements to identify risk areasResearch and analyze energy markets to identify opportunities to reduce cost and riskPromptly evaluate material cost impacts of market price excursions, and new legislation and regulation, communicate and escalate notifications of material cost impacts, and seek approval before proceeding with remedies and/or mitigating measuresAssist in planning for and developing action plans to deal with energy upset conditions (weather, restrictions, prices)Manage contracts to prevent downtime due to lack of access to the required energy, and to ensure sites continue to operate.Research and analyze federal and state energy legislation and regulations to identify new or potential compliance risksRegulatory ComplianceServe as the Regulatory Compliance ManagerManage Weyerhaeuser’s compliance program with analysis of activities and guidelines to ensure compliance with policy, ethics, laws and regulationsWork with Weyerhaeuser compliance leaders, law department, and 3rd party resources to ensure compliance with all laws and standards involved in the purchase, sale, distribution, and transmission of electricity or natural gas associated with Weyerhaeuser’s sitesPrepare and submit energy reporting as required by government or stakeholdersMonitor complianceOversee regulatory reports: extract gather energy data, calculate, summarize, and submit reportsProvide Energy TrainingLead the development of Energy Management and Regulatory Compliance training programsConduct ad-hoc training as requiredManage and Oversee Energy DataGather market intelligenceProvide forecasts of energy prices as requiredProvide insights for capital projects and annual planning concerning energy costs and regulatory risksMonitor energy usage via 3rd party systems and/or internal systemsTechnical energy resource for site and business leadersAddress requests for information or support on various energy related mattersCoach and guide leaders on energy issuesWork with leaders of large capital projects to develop energy strategies for new manufacturing capacityPartner and assist other departments (legal, risk management, government affairs, etc.) in regulatory interventionsRepresent Weyerhaeuser interests in regulatory interventions by energy consumer groupsWork with industrial energy consumer groupsRepresent Weyerhaeuser’s interests in energy policy and regulatory interventionsProvide guidance and expertise to site leadership and Weyerhaeuser Government Affairs staffBachelor’s degree in engineering, finance, procurement/supply chain, business administration, law, or other energy related fields. Or equivalent work experience (i.e., 7 years of energy procurement management experience in heavy industry manufacturing setting)5 years managing multimillion dollars (min $50Million) energy spend spanning multiple facilitiesProven ability to effectively draft and negotiate multimillion dollar contractsProven ability to consistently generate savings and mitigate price increasesProven experience leading/managing cross-functional teamsExperience working within or leading a decentralized teamProven ability to create energy strategies with a variety of methods to obtain optimal outcomesAbility to relate to and communicate with senior leaders as well as hourly associatesExperience with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, etc.)Experience with forecasting price trends and reporting to a broad audienceExperience exporting SAP reports and using analytics tools to analyze data

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional energy accreditation (CEM, CEA, or equivalent)Master’s degree in engineering, data science, law, finance, business administration, or other energy related fields of study5 years in procurement strategic sourcingExperience with Medium and High Voltage industrial systems, in generation, utilization, protection and controlExperience in conflict management and resolutionExperience in wood products industryExperience with SAP ECC or S/4 MM module

What We Offer:

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $97,351-$146,027 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 10% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.

Paid Time Off or Vacation:We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.

About Weyerhaeuser

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. 
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us. 

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core valuesand we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance, procurement/supply chain, business administration, law, or other energy related fields. Or equivalent work experience (i.e., 7 years of energy procurement management experience in heavy industry manufacturing setting)5 years managing multimillion dollars (min $50Million) energy spend spanning multiple facilitiesProven ability to effectively draft and negotiate multimillion dollar contractsProven ability to consistently generate savings and mitigate price increasesProven experience leading/managing cross-functional teamsExperience working within or leading a decentralized teamProven ability to create energy strategies with a variety of methods to obtain optimal outcomesAbility to relate to and communicate with senior leaders as well as hourly associatesExperience with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, etc.)Experience with forecasting price trends and reporting to a broad audienceExperience exporting SAP reports and using analytics tools to analyze data

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional energy accreditation (CEM, CEA, or equivalent)Master’s degree in engineering, data science, law, finance, business administration, or other energy related fields of study5 years in procurement strategic sourcingExperience with Medium and High Voltage industrial systems, in generation, utilization, protection and controlExperience in conflict management and resolutionExperience in wood products industryExperience with SAP ECC or S/4 MM module

What We Offer:

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $97,351-$146,027 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 10% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.

Paid Time Off or Vacation:We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.

About Weyerhaeuser

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. 
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us. 

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core valuesand we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.