Gas Supply Manager
Work Location: Huron, SD or Butte, MT
Pay range: $124,600 to $160,000 per year
Employment Status: Regular Full-time
External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com
Internal candidates apply through iConnect.
About this position:
The Gas Supply Manager will be responsible for developing natural gas supply strategies and directing natural gas supply activities in NorthWestern's Service territories. Tasks include procuring and nominating natural gas with natural gas suppliers and transportation partners for delivery to NorthWestern's distribution system. Additional duties include contract administration of supply and transportation contracts, approving invoices, preparing written testimony, and creating monthly and annual regulatory filings.
We offer great benefits:
NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,600 amazing people and serve over 800,000 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits, including:
- 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%
- Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial health)
- Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)
- Continuing education reimbursement
- Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)
- Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
- Paid parental leave
- Paid bereavement leave
- Paid training opportunities
- Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays
Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.
About this job:
- Develop and implement gas supply strategies across NorthWestern Energy's service territories
- Negotiate and procure daily and long-term gas requirements for Northwestern gas load and electric operations
- Transport procured supply from third-party pipelines to NorthWestern Energy's distribution system
- Coordinate supply changes to natural gas pipelines
- Oversee administration of gas supply, transportation, storage, and other contracts
- Analyze supply and transportation invoices for accuracy and coordinate for payment
- Create and submit monthly and annual regulatory reports
- Effectively communicate natural gas supply activities to internal management and regulatory authorities
- Prepare written testimony and testify before regulatory commissions
- Release excess pipeline capacity
- Review, monitor and participate in rate cases filed by pipelines; determine effect on pipeline operations and rates
- Review Federal Energy Regulatory Commission rulings; determine effect on operations
- Keep current on tariff changes, rules and regulations on all pipelines Northwestern operates on
- Additional duties as assigned
- All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
- Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives
Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile:
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or technical school with 5 years of related experience in commodities markets and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience in commodities markets
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret tariffs, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, regulators, and the general public
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
- Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus (click the link to certify at no cost)
Requisition #4941
Posting Dates: March 13, 2026 through March 27, 2026
Department/Division: Asset Management
Employment Physical: Not Required
Drug Test: Required
Background Check: Required
Relocation Benefit: Negotiable
Telecommuting: Part-time Negotiable within NorthWestern Energy Service Territory
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at 1-800-245-6977 or at job.inquiries@northwestern.com.
