Strategic Energy Purchaser

Do you want to play a key role in the sustainability of the Netherlands? Do you get energized by realizing smart energy contracts for a future-proof heat supply? Are you a strategic negotiator who can successfully complete complex procurement processes? Then we are looking for you!

As a Strategic Energy Purchaser, you ensure that Ennatuurlijk has the energy contracts needed to deliver sustainable heat today and tomorrow. You negotiate and contract energy commodities such as gas, electricity, (residual) heat, biomass, and CO₂, and actively contribute to the further development of our energy portfolio. This allows you to directly influence the affordability, sustainability, and security of supply of heat for thousands of customers.

You are part of the Energy Management team. This team optimizes the financial performance of our heat production by smartly connecting energy demand, market prices, and available assets. Simultaneously, we work daily on our sustainability ambitions and a reliable heat supply. We also seize opportunities in balancing and congestion markets to extract additional value from our assets. You play a crucial role in this dynamic environment.

• You are responsible for the entire contract lifecycle of gas, electricity, (residual) heat, biomass, and CO₂: from market exploration, sourcing, and negotiations to contracting, implementation, and management;

• You contract flexibility solutions that allow our assets to participate in balancing and congestion markets and contribute to optimal returns on our energy portfolio;

• You develop multi-year sourcing plans that align with Ennatuurlijk's future source mix, asset portfolio, and customer demand;

• You build and maintain sustainable relationships with suppliers and other market parties, monitor compliance with agreements, and strive for optimal collaboration and contract performance;

• You follow developments in the energy market and legislation and regulations and translate these into opportunities and points of attention for Ennatuurlijk;

• You work closely with Project Development to create the commercial and contractual conditions for successful operation of new heat sources and assets;

• You contribute to the further professionalization of our procurement, sourcing, and contract management processes.

You thrive in an organization where you are given the space to take responsibility and utilize your talents. We welcome you to the Energy Management team of 10 colleagues, where you will work closely with Forecasting and Risk Analysts, Portfolio Managers, Power Specialists, and another Strategic Purchaser.

What we ask

You combine analytical and conceptual thinking with the ability to translate input from various stakeholders into solid contractual agreements. You keenly anticipate changing circumstances. You are available 32 to 40 hours per week. Furthermore, you are:

• HBO/WO educated, preferably in Economics, (Technical) Business Administration, Management, or a comparable field;

• Experienced in strategic sourcing and contracting within complex energy markets;

• Strong in translating market developments and strategic issues into concrete initiatives;

• A convincing negotiator who creates value for all parties involved;

• Skilled in connecting diverse stakeholders and building sustainable collaborations;

• Communicatively strong in the Dutch language, analytical, and accurate;

• Adaptive and a results-oriented doer.

What we offer

With sustainable relationships, you can build a sustainable future together. We are therefore happy to give you what you deserve.

• Excellent secondary employment conditions such as an NS Business Card, iPhone, and laptop;

• Space to work hybrid, including a fully ergonomic home office;

• The position falls into salary scale 7 of our job structure and has a salary range of €5,551 to €8,094 gross per month;

• You receive 8% holiday pay (part of the Benefit Budget);

• You receive a bonus of up to 10% of your annual salary;

• You are entitled to 31.5 vacation days per year, including vitality leave, and 10 statutory holiday days (part of the Benefit Budget);

• You can flexibly use the Benefit Budget based on your preferences. For example, buying extra leave days or having a portion of the accrued budget paid out monthly;

• Benefits when you have taken out health insurance with Zilveren Kruis Achmea;

• Excellent pension accrual with ABP, including an extra safety net in case of death and disability. A reassuring thought;

• Stay fit! Free sports at EindhovenGym in our building or tax-friendly reimbursement of costs for another gym.

In addition, we give you full trust and the space to develop further. You get access to a development budget that you can use for education and training that suits your growth ambitions. A wonderful opportunity in an organization that is constantly evolving, where you can build and grow with us!