Industrial Gases and Liquid Fuels Buyer

**About the Company**:
ArcelorMittal is the world’s largest steel producer, with operations in 17 countries and a workforce of 168,000 employees. In 2023, the company produced 58.1 million metric tonnes of crude steel and shipped 55.6 million metric tonnes of steel. As a leader in the steel industry, ArcelorMittal is committed to achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement and has set a target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The company aims to reduce its CO2 emissions by 30% by 2030 over 2018 levels, focusing on decarbonization through various initiatives, including energy efficiency projects, renewable energy sourcing, and the development of green hydrogen and carbon capture technologies. ArcelorMittal is dedicated to supporting a sustainable future and contributing to the global effort to combat climate change.

**About the EPO Energy Department**:
The Energy Department is part of the European Purchasing Organization (EPO) of ArcelorMittal, responsible for purchasing electricity, natural gas, and industrial gases (oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and hydrogen). The department also supports the development of energy projects for the group, such as energy efficiency initiatives, renewable energy projects, and industrial gas plants. The Energy team buys energy directly on markets or through bilateral contracts for the European perimeter and provides necessary support and expertise to ArcelorMittal’s steel mills outside Europe. Additionally, the team reviews European directives on energy and supports the group in preparing respective advocacy plans in Europe. The department is committed to supporting ArcelorMittal’s decarbonization goals and contributing to a sustainable future.

**Responsibilities**

**Lead Non-Operational Sourcing Projects**:

- Manage sourcing projects for industrial gases and liquid fuels.
- Negotiate multiyear contracts for the supply of hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and other industrial gases.
- Create value from savings achieved through negotiations with strategic suppliers.
- Develop and implement negotiation strategies.
- Perform comprehensive economic evaluations of offers, including detailed cost-benefit analysis, risk assessment, and long-term financial impact studies.

**Support High-Value Projects**:

- Collaborate with senior team members on the negotiation of strategic Build-Own-Operate (BOO) projects for air separation units.
- Conduct economic analysis, including make-or-buy analysis using discounted cash flow (DCF)-based evaluation.

**Cost Analysis and Supplier Strategy**:

- Optimize energy consumption and invoices through cost analysis.
- Study supplier strategies and competitor activities.

**Project Development**:

- Develop and negotiate supply contracts for industrial gas production.
- Support the development of business models for joint ventures and cross-check supplier quotes.
- Provide recommendations for supplier selection.

**Stakeholder Engagement**:

- Serve as a point of contact for internal stakeholders (sites, corporate teams) and external partners.
- Participate in supplier meetings and summarize relevant regulations.
- Develop presentations and present findings and recommendations to different levels of management.

**Reporting and New Activities**:

- Prepare and summarize the group energy bill and consumption.
- Study new markets and conduct feasibility studies to support decision-making.
- Engage in transversal projects with multiple stakeholders.

**Qualifications required **Education**:

- Master’s degree in Engineering or Economics.

**Experience**:

- 1 to 3 years of professional experience in a related field.

**Skills**:

- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication and listening abilities.
- Dynamic, persistent, and able to work autonomously.
- Strong organizational and critical thinking skills.
- Proficiency in Office Databases (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

**Languages**:
Fluent in English; proficiency in an additional European language (German, French, or Spanish) is a plus.

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