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As an Energy Supply Strategy Developer at our organization, your primary responsibility will be to develop and propose energy supply strategies to meet the physical energy needs and decarbonization objectives of Primary Production plants. This includes analyzing energy markets, price trends, regulatory developments, potential counterparties, and their offers. You will also be tasked with assessing the impact of the proposed energy supply strategy on the index balance, Energy Contribution, and CO2 emissions to determine energy risks. Your role will involve presenting the proposed strategy for internal validation and subsequently implementing it in collaboration with relevant subsidiaries. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing energy risk by ensuring compliance with the group's energy management policies and obtaining approvals from the Air Liquide Energy Risk Committee (ENRISK) committee. You will collaborate with entities to develop submissions for the ENRISK committee and work closely with the WBL (Energy team in AL Head Office) to ensure strategies meet requirements. Furthermore, you will prepare the periodical decarbonization review for presentation to the Group Sustainability department. In terms of (renewable) energy contracts, you will manage existing contracts in regulated and deregulated markets and negotiate new contracts for energy supply and/or environmental attributes. This will involve collaborating with Legal and Finance teams to align contract terms with Air Liquide's requirements and risk appetite. You will also track CO2 emissions, monitor progress in relation to decarbonization objectives, and prepare monthly reports on the structure of energy contribution. Additionally, you will be involved in preparing the periodical budget by providing energy price assumptions and participating in energy cost reduction projects. Moreover, you will support Business Development by assisting subsidiary business development managers in various aspects such as producing price indexation formulas, assessing CO2 impact, providing support on energy regulations, and identifying value creation opportunities. Your role will also involve working with commercial teams to optimize energy purchases for existing accounts and sharing expertise with counterparts within the Air Liquide group. To be a successful candidate for this role, you should possess qualifications such as a Bachelor of Commerce, Engineering, or a related degree. A Master of Business Administration or Master of Science would be considered an asset. Knowledge of computerized systems, Google suite, verbal and written communication skills, bilingualism, financial skills, strong negotiation, and sales skills are essential. Training in derivative financial instruments, risk management, and economic analysis is also required. Additionally, you should have at least 10 years of industrial experience with 5 years specifically related to electricity and/or natural gas contracts, along with good knowledge of customers and current markets. At Air Liquide, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that celebrates the differences of our employees, customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures worldwide. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, irrespective of their background, as we believe that a diverse organization enhances opportunities for talent expression and innovation. Join us in building an engaging environment where our collective expertise can drive success and innovation in a changing world.,