About the role

Driving value engineering and energy cost optimization for EV battery procurement at PowerCo Canada. Collaborating across teams to reduce costs while enhancing sustainability and operational value.

Responsibilities

Drive value engineering and energy cost optimization across the EV battery cell procurement function, supporting both Energy and Central Procurement teams.
Focus on strategic cost modeling, supplier collaboration, and identifying efficiency opportunities in energy sourcing and usage.
Enable cross-functional alignment to reduce total cost of ownership while enhancing sustainability and operational value.
Support the preparation of energy cost forecasts and budgets in collaboration with Operations’ team.
Verify utility and supplier invoices for accuracy, flag discrepancies, and support resolution with utilities, suppliers, and province’s energy regulators.
Track actual vs. forecasted energy spend and provide variance analysis.
Support negotiations with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and favorable contract terms.
Evaluate supplier performance and contract structures to reduce risk and improve long-term value.
Partner with engineering and suppliers to embed cost-conscious design principles into battery cell components.
Support procurement strategies that align with corporate sustainability goals, including renewable energy adoption.
Lead or contribute to cross-functional initiatives focused on process optimization and cost avoidance.

Master’s degree preferred in Engineering Management, Energy Economics, Sustainable Energy, Business Administration (MBA), or Supply Chain Strategy.
Experience: with coordination of global teams is a strong plus.
German language skills are considered an asset.
High degree of intercultural awareness and sensitivity.
Experience with SAP SuccessFactors is considered an asset.
Cost Modeling & Analysis – Ability to build and interpret cost models for energy and materials.
Cost Estimation – Skilled in estimating ideal costs based on technical and market data.
Energy Market Knowledge – Understanding of electricity and renewable energy markets and pricing mechanisms.
Value Engineering Techniques – Familiarity with design-to-cost, function analysis, and product tear down methods.
Data Analysis & Visualization – Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or Python for analyzing procurement and cost data.
Comfortable working cross-functionally with finance, operations, sustainability, and external suppliers.

Attractive Remuneration: We offer a competitive and attractive remuneration that reflect your skills, experience, and contributions.
Vacation Allowance: We offer our employees competitive paid time off. Plus, you don’t need to take any vacation days from December 24 to December 31.
Opportunities for development
Relocation Support
Opportunities to participate in exciting company events that give back to the community.
Competitive employer paid benefits and overall compensation package with extended health care, dental, vision and mental health support.
Pension and Retirement Savings: We contribute to a Registered Pension Plan and matching contribution to a retirement savings plan.