Senior Category Buyer - Energy & Strategic Categories

At Vallourec, we are seeking individuals whose passion and dedication match the strength and resilience of the steel we produce. The Senior Category Buyer is responsible for strategically sourcing and managing energy (electricity and natural gas), thread protectors, and other assigned strategic categories for Vallourec North America facilities. The role supports immediate operational requirements while driving long-term value through category strategy development, supplier relationship management, risk mitigation, market intelligence, and total cost of ownership initiatives.

• Develop, implement, and maintain category strategies for Electricity, Natural Gas, Thread Protectors, and other assigned strategic categories
• Identify and execute cost reduction, value creation, process improvement, and supply chain optimization initiatives 
• Lead competitive sourcing events, RFIs, RFQs, contract negotiations, and supplier selection activities
• Evaluate sourcing opportunities considering total cost of ownership, market conditions, operational requirements, and long-term business objectives 
• Support the integration and strategic management of additional categories assigned by management

• Develop and execute energy procurement strategies for electricity and natural gas
• Monitor energy markets, price trends, regulatory developments, and supply-demand fundamentals
• Analyze fixed-price, index-based, and risk-management alternatives
• Lead the evaluation, development, and execution of Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) opportunities and other energy transition initiatives across Vallourec North America operations
• Conduct market assessments, financial analysis, risk evaluations, and business case development to identify renewable energy solutions that support both economic and environmental objectives
• Coordinate cross-functional feasibility studies involving Operations, Finance, Sustainability, Legal, and external stakeholders to assess technical, commercial, regulatory, and contractual impacts
• Develop implementation strategies and manage project execution activities from opportunity identification through contract negotiation, approval, and operational deployment
• Monitor performance and value realization of PPA and sustainability projects, ensuring alignment with corporate emissions reduction goals, energy cost optimization targets, and long-term business strategy 

• Negotiate commercial agreements and contract terms
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and procurement policies
• Manage renewals, amendments, and commercial negotiations

 Cross-Functional Collaboration  

• Collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, Quality, Supply Chain, Sustainability, and Legal stakeholders
• Provide procurement expertise and market insights