Manager, Energy Procurement & Insights

Job Description:

Who We Are:

Saks is a world-renowned luxury ecommerce destination. The company’s unique approach combines a focus on the digital customer experience with a strong connection to a network of extraordinary stores that extends that seamless experience into the real world. 

On its website and app, Saks offers an unparalleled selection of curated merchandise  across fashion for women and men, beauty, jewelry, home décor and more. In addition to the shopping experience, customers come to Saks for inspiring editorial content, access to digital stylists, lifestyle experiences and other world-class services. The company is driven by significant enhancements to its platforms and offerings, with the goal of becoming the preeminent destination for luxury internationally.

Role Summary:

You will work across Saks Global, a combination of world-class luxury retailers, including Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks OFF 5TH. You are a highly motivated energy manager who successfully develops and implements energy procurement strategies focused on energy conservation and decarbonization. You are skilled at negotiating energy supply across a large portfolio of facilities, driving procurement efficiencies and cost-reduction. This cross-functional role will partner closely with Facilities, Legal and Store Ops and Finance and will be the subject matter expert on energy trends, regulatory requirements, market changes and renewable energy procurement. This role will also support the development of non-financial climate-related reporting and targets across Saks Global.

Key Qualifications: 

Required Qualifications (Minimum Requirements)

• Bachelor’s degree in Energy Management, Business, Engineering, Sustainability, or a related field

• 5+ years of experience in energy procurement, renewable energy contracting, or a related area

• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing energy contracts within deregulated markets

• Familiarity with energy markets, utility tariffs, and regulatory frameworks

• Experience managing demand response programs and evaluating decarbonization opportunities

• Strong data management experience

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications (nice to haves)

• Master’s degree in related field

• Experience with energy modeling and/or certified energy manager (CEM) qualifications

• Proven experience in carbon accounting and emissions reduction strategies for retail sector

• Knowledge of energy storage, microgrids, and distributed energy resources, HVAC systems, and building automation systems

• Experience working on corporate sustainability teams

Role Description: 

• Lead Saks Global’s energy procurement for both conventional and renewable energy (Power Purchase Agreements, Renewable Energy Certificates, etc.) across large retail store and fulfilment center (FC) portfolio

• Negotiate favorable energy supply and rates with 3rd party

• Manage contracts in partnership with Legal, Procurement and Facilities

• Analyze and model energy consumption data to forecast annual consumption, and identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities

• Manage demand response projects to optimize participation and maximize cost savings

• Monitor energy markets, regulatory changes, and emerging trends to inform procurement strategies

• Perform periodic on-site energy audits to optimize building performance and track trends within building automation systems

• Collaborate with internal teams and external service providers to develop and implement strategies for decarbonization, including investments in renewable energy projects and other sustainability initiatives

• Manage energy benchmarking reporting requirements across FCs and Stores

• Provide periodic reports and insights on energy cost trends, procurement performance, and sustainability impacts to senior leadership

• Support the development of ESG reporting metrics related to energy procurement and consumption.

• Work closely with utilities, suppliers, and third-party energy providers to optimize procurement strategies.

• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and sustainability commitments.

Your Life and Career at Saks:

• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities

• A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance 

• Benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)

• An amazing employee discount 

At this time, we are not providing immigration sponsorship/support for this role.

Thank you for your interest with Saks. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Saks provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saks complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Saks welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

*The above expected salary range may have some variability based upon factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s overall experience, qualifications, and geographic location. If you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply and, if selected to move forward in the interview process, you will have a chance to speak with our recruitment team regarding your specific salary expectations.