Manager Strategic Commodities & Energy

Overview Buzzi Unicem USA is one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in the United States.  With over 1,500 valued employees, Buzzi Unicem USA manufactures and distributes its cement products throughout the Midwest, Southwest, Northeast and Southeast regions of the country.  Globally, Buzzi Unicem SpA operates in 14 countries and employs almost 10,000 people. We are passionate about sustainably producing our cement products for the benefit of society by providing the foundation for crucial infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, tunnels, airports, dams, and residential and industrial buildings.  Our commitment to positively contributing to society is a core principle for our business, and the reason we focus heavily on sustainable development. As part of our corporate culture, we recognize our role in meeting the current generation’s needs, while preserving environmental quality and protecting the needs of future generations. Additionally, quality serves as the foundation of the way we do business at Buzzi Unicem USA.  We have established at all our production sites, quality targets for our products that meet not only local regulatory standards but also our customer requirements. Buzzi Unicem USA strives to provide a corporate culture supporting career growth through strong leadership and development planning.   We offer a competitive salary, along with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Plus, our benefits include flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance and other voluntary benefits – such as accident and critical illness. We also provide a 401(k) savings plan, Employee Assistance Program, a tuition reimbursement program, professional development and advancement opportunities. Join our team, be part of the solution, support evolving innovations, and help us continue providing quality products, all while being supported by strong leadership and a comprehensive and competitive benefits program. The Manager, Strategic Commodities & Energy is a leadership role within Buzzi Unicem USA's Corporate Purchasing Department, responsible for developing and executing commodity strategy across the company's highest-impact input spend categories: energy, solid fuels, and raw materials. This role serves as a key deputy to the Director, Corporate Purchasing and is identified as a potential pathway in the department's succession plan. In addition to directly managing the Energy & Power purchasing function, this individual provides strategic oversight and people leadership to two Commodity Managers. The role requires deep analytical capability, strong supplier negotiation skills, and the ability to operate effectively across Buzzi Unicem USA's multi-plant environment . Responsibilities Develop and execute multi-year commodity strategies for energy (electricity, natural gas) and input materials across all Buzzi Unicem USA plant locations Directly manage and mentor the two Commodity Managers, providing strategic guidance, performance oversight, and professional development Own the Energy & Power purchasing function directly, including electricity and natural gas contract strategy, PJM/ERCOT market analysis, renewable energy evaluation, and demand management Lead enterprise-wide supplier negotiations for energy and fuel contracts, leveraging consolidated volume across plant locations to maximize commercial outcomes Serve as primary escalation point for commodity supply disruptions, contractual disputes, and market volatility events affecting the input commodities portfolio Partner with plant operations, finance, and senior leadership to align commodity strategies with production planning and budget objectives Support the Director, Corporate Purchasing in department-wide initiatives, policy development, and organizational projects Monitor commodity market trends, regulatory changes, and supply chain risks; develop contingency plans and present recommendations to leadership Ensure Oracle contract and purchase order workflows are maintained in accordance with company approval thresholds and compliance requirements Act as department lead in the Director's absence and represent Corporate Purchasing in cross-functional leadership forums Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent relevant professional work experience; or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge and skills 10+ years of progressive procurement or commodity management experience, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or supervisory role Demonstrated experience negotiating and managing large-scale commodity contracts in energy, fuels, or industrial raw materials Strong analytical skills with the ability to model market scenarios, evaluate contract structures, and quantify financial risk Proficiency with ERP systems; Oracle experience strongly preferred Ability to travel to multiple plant locations across the United States Experience in the cement, mining, aggregates, or heavy manufacturing sector Familiarity with PJM, ERCOT, or other ISO/RTO electricity market structures Experience with renewable energy procurement (PPAs, RECs, on-site generation) Advanced degree (MBA or MS) or professional certification (CPM, CPSM, CIPS) Experience managing direct reports in a geographically dispersed organization Buzzi Unicem USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and that only qualified candidates will be contacted.