European Career Opportunities at Summit Energy

Summit Energy is the world’s largest, international, independent energy and sustainability management firm. Summit helps its customers minimize their energy spend and control risk associated with volatile energy markets. Summit’s strengths are in its people, processes and systems that have been developed over the past 20 years. Summit maintains long-standing partnerships with sophisticated Clients which have allowed Summit to continuously improve its systems, process and skills to become the leader in our industry.

In early 2011, Summit was acquired by Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management. This acquisition solidifies Summit’s position as industry leader and opens up new avenues for growth and future business development.

Send your resume and other application information to: europejobs@summitenergy.com

ENERGY SOURCING ANALYST (Dutch & German Markets)

Paris, France, Richmond/London, England or Waregem, Belgium
Posted: 11 January 2012

Position Summary:
We seek a sourcing analyst to join our sourcing team. Some duties of this role will include commodity research, excel based trend analysis to determine pricing and negotiating with suppliers. The analyst will become a specialist for the Dutch and German energy markets. Additional information about the role is listed below. This person will be based in Waregem, Belgium; Paris, France or London (Richmond), England.

Character requirements:

• Boldness
• Thoroughness
• Integrity
• Decisiveness
• Alertness
• Diligence
• Service

Position responsibilities:

• Acquire and maintain expertise in specified natural gas and electric power markets.
• Relationship management with customers (internal/external) suppliers and Public Utility Commissions.
• RFP product cost-benefit analysis.
• Review client’s sites and become familiar with relevant site issues.
• Investigate, identify, and provide impact analysis of pertinent market information.
• Negotiate supply terms and prices with well developed supplier base.
• Author recommendations to clients.
• Implement client-approved energy strategies.
• Other duties as assigned

Essential skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience (Master’s degree preferred)
• Minimum 1-4 years sourcing experience, preferably with energy sourcing experience in either gas or electricity, or equivalent professional experience in sourcing a relatively volatile good or commodity
• Ability to negotiate complex pricing and contracts
• Must be able to identify, analyze and comprehend information from numerous sources, and communicate pertinent information to the appropriate parties
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Proficient in computer technology especially Microsoft Office Products
• Provide excellent customer service internally and externally
• Work well on teams, within and outside of function
• Fluency in Dutch and German required.
• High commitment to company vision and values

Benefits:

• A growing company with a positive industry reputation
• Recognized leader in a market where energy services are in demand
• Entrepreneurial company with a positive corporate culture
• Competitive salary
• Benefits which include health, disability & life insurance and others

To apply, send your resume to europejobs@summitenergy.com.

CLIENT SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER

Waregem, Belgium
Posted: 04 November 2011

Position Summary:
Summit is seeking an experienced Client Sustainability Manager for the site in Waregem. This individual will report to the European Business Manager Sustainability Department.
The sustainability team is European-oriented with focus on industrial enterprises and buildings .
The Client Sustainabilty Manager should be able to initiate, support and monitor the companies in the field of energy efficiency, renewable energy and CO² emissions. He will perform and present energy audits and will ensure feasibility studies related to energy efficiency, renewable energy and CO² reduction.

Character and Position Requirements:

• Ability to build and maintain professional contacts with clients and the team members
• Motivation, presentation and communication skills
• Integrity in all internal and external relationships
• Transparent in dealings with other employees, prospects, & clients
• Flexibility ; short trips abroad
• Creativity and ability to quickly process new information
• Professionalism ; reliable arrangements in terms of deadlines and content
• Technical knowledge - experience with energy technologies
• Insight in business decision making
• Knowledge of the actual government policy on energy and CO²
• Multiple language skills : Dutch, French, English – German is a plus
• "Servant Leader" - demonstrates confidence with humility, and sets a positive example for others through words and actions
• Proficient in computer technology especially Microsoft Office Products

Benefits:

• A growing company with a positive industry reputation
• Recognized leader in a market where energy services are in demand
• Entrepreneurial company with a positive corporate culture
• Competitive salary
• Benefits which include health, disability & life insurance and others

To apply, send your resume to europejobs@summitenergy.com.

ENERGY SOURCING ANALYST (Central/Eastern European Markets)

Paris, France, Richmond/London, England or Waregem, Belgium
Posted: 10 October 2011

Position Summary:
We seek a sourcing analyst to join our sourcing team. Some duties of this role will include commodity research, excel based trend analysis to determine pricing and negotiating with suppliers. The analyst will become a specialist for the Central / Eastern European markets. Additional information about the role is listed below. This person will be based in Paris, France, Richmond/London, England or Waregem, Belgium and will report to the Director, Global Energy Services.

Character requirements:

• Boldness
• Thoroughness
• Integrity
• Decisiveness
• Alertness
• Diligence
• Service

Position responsibilities:

• Acquire and maintain expertise in specified natural gas and electric power markets.
• Regional commodity trend analysis and strategic portfolio management.
• Commodity research (macro and micro).
• Correlation/Regression analysis on varying data sets.
• Price Forecasting and curve analysis.
• Relationship management with customers (internal/external) suppliers and Public Utility Commissions.
• RFP product cost-benefit analysis.
• Review client’s sites and become familiar with relevant site issues.
• Investigate, identify, and provide impact analysis of pertinent market information.
• Negotiate supply terms and prices with well developed supplier base.
• Author recommendations to clients.
• Implement client-approved energy strategies.
• Other duties as assigned

Essential skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience (Master’s degree preferred)
• Minimum 1-4 years sourcing experience, preferably with energy sourcing experience in either gas or electricity, or equivalent professional experience in sourcing a relatively volatile good or commodity
• Ability to negotiate complex pricing and contracts
• Must be able to identify, analyze and comprehend information from numerous sources, and communicate pertinent information to the appropriate parties
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Proficient in computer technology especially Microsoft Office Products
• Provide excellent customer service internally and externally
• Work well on teams, within and outside of function
• Multiple language skills required. Preference given to German, Czech, Polish, Turkish or Hungarian speakers.
• Fluent in English
• High commitment to company vision and values

Benefits:

• A growing company with a positive industry reputation
• Recognized leader in a market where energy services are in demand
• Entrepreneurial company with a positive corporate culture
• Competitive salary
• Benefits which include health, disability & life insurance and others

To apply, send your resume to europejobs@summitenergy.com.