Category Manager, Natural Gas

Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials • Sandy Springs, GA

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About The Position

As a Category Manager, Natural Gas you will lead enterprise-wide natural gas sourcing, procurement, and risk management to ensure reliable supply, optimize costs, and support Quikrete's manufacturing operations. Partner with Operations, Finance, Legal, and leadership to develop long-term energy strategies and provide market expertise.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Energy Management, Economics, or related field.
• 5–8+ years of natural gas procurement, commodity management, or industrial sourcing experience.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, financial, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing or heavy industry experience
• FERC knowledge
• MBA/CEM

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute natural gas sourcing, procurement, and risk management strategies.
• Lead RFPs, supplier selection, contract negotiations, transportation and storage agreements.
• Monitor markets, pricing, weather, regulations, and recommend actions to manage cost and supply risk.
• Build relationships with suppliers, utilities, and pipeline operators while monitoring performance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on budgeting, forecasting, capital projects, and energy initiatives.
• Ensure regulatory and contractual compliance and provide reporting on spend, savings, and market trends.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• annual incentive
• Comprehensive benefits with 401(k) with company match
• Career growth
• The opportunity to help build a best-in-class Energy Management organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior