Seize the opportunity to join Fortum's Direct Procurement Team and take on a position with significant responsibility and the potential to influence our strategic growth in the renewable energy sector. If you have a passion for renewables, solar power and battery energy storage systems (BESS), this role offers a unique chance to make a substantial impact.
About the role
As a Procurement Category Manager, you will be an integral part of the Wind and Solar business area, focusing on creating and implementing procurement strategies to optimize the total cost of ownership (TCO) while managing safety, quality, and supplier relationships.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Managing solar main equipment procurementsuch as PV modules, trackers, mounting structures, and inverters.
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Overseeing solar-related serviceslike EPC contractors and QA service providers.
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Procuring Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)and technical consulting services that support project development.
You will report to Corporate Procurement and work with a Fortum group-wide perspective, collaborating across business units and areas.
Your key tasks will involve but not be limited to:
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Implementing procurement strategies and executing sourcing projects.
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Negotiating frame and complex project delivery agreements.
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Coordinating supplier relationship management.
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Measuring and reporting category performance.
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Identifying and evaluating suppliers.
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Building and maintaining strong international supplier relationships.
About you
We are looking for a candidate with an academic degree in a relevant field, preferably within technology or business, and at least six years of experience in category management or strategic procurement. If this is in the renewable energy sector and solar, that is a big plus.
Furthermore, you should have proven problem-solving and negotiation skills, a hands-on attitude, be self-initiative, and have a commercial and analytical mindset.
In this role strong collaboration and communication skills are essential, as is experience in complex contracting with a global supplier base and industry-standard contract terms. Leadership, building a solid network, collaboration, and project management skills are also important. Fluency in oral and written English is required, and skills in Finnish and Swedish are an advantage. You should also be willing and able to travel.
We offer you
At Fortum, we believe in a better future and want to be involved in shaping it. Our workplace is a safe place, both physically and mentally. You will grow with professional colleagues, being trusted and free to challenge yourself. We offer comprehensive benefits, flexible working hours, and hybrid work model to support your productivity, development and wellbeing. We are committed to build diverse teams where everyone feels included and is treated equally.
More information about our culture and benefits can be found here.
Interested?
Submit your application latest on 30.11.2024. We start contacting suitable candidates already during the application period. If you have questions and would like to hear more about the position, please contact Jenni Kotakorpi, Senior Procurement Manager, via email [email protected].
To be selected for the position, the applicant must go through background clearance and a health examination including drug testing.
We are Fortum
Fortum is a Nordic energy company. Our purpose is to power a world where people, businesses and nature thrive together. We are one of the cleanest energy producers in Europe and our actions are guided by our ambitious environmental targets. We generate and deliver clean energy reliably and help industries to decarbonise their processes and grow. Our core operations in the Nordics comprise of efficient, CO2-free power generation as well as reliable supply of electricity and district heat to private and business customers. For our ~5 000 employees, we commit to be a safe, and inspiring workplace. Fortum's share is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. fortum.com
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