Strategic Buyer

Company Description

Vattenfall is one of Europe's largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat. Our main markets are Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the UK. The Vattenfall Group has approximately 21 000 employees. We have been electrifying industries, powering homes and transforming life through innovation for more than 100 years. We now want to make fossil free living possible within one generation and we are driving the transition to a sustainable energy system.

Job Description

Are you an experienced purchaser looking for a pivotal role in driving sustainable procurement practices? Vattenfall's Procurement for Customer and Energy Solutions team offers you an opportunity to lead and innovate in a senior capacity.

Our Procurement for Customer and Energy Solutions team is international and highly experienced, engaged across almost all Vattenfall countries. As a Strategic Purchaser at Vattenfall, you will play a crucial role in shaping our procurement strategy, driving sustainable and inclusive practices across various high-impact categories, including customer/financial services and decentralized energy solutions.

We are seeking a seasoned professional who is not only passionate about Procurement but also exhibits strong leadership qualities and strategic vision. You will report directly to the Head of Procurement Decentral Category Management Customer & Energy Solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

- Alignment of procurement plans together with your Business partners and other relevant stakeholders
- Investigation of supplier market, development and implementation of advanced category and contracting strategies, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and ethical sourcing practices.
- Establishment of contracts in close collaboration with Legal department and other stakeholders including contract management
- Lead and mentor cross-functional teams in complex supplier negotiations, contract development and supplier relationship management, ensuring equitable treatment and strategic partnerships.
- Initiate and drive high-impact continuous improvement initiatives to reduce environmental impact, enhance energy efficiency, and promote circular economy principles within the supply chain.
- Collaborate with senior internal stakeholders and business leaders to integrate advanced sustainability and D&I requirements into procurement strategies, set high-level supplier evaluation criteria, and promote innovation and transparency within the supply chain.
- Provide strategic oversight and guidance on procurement policies and practices, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Lessons learned and best practice approach.

Qualifications

Your Profile as a Strategic Buyer

We are looking for a driven procurement professional who excels in establishing strategic goals and a shared vision among team members. You understand the importance of leadership and strategic direction and are skilled at fostering a culture of excellence and respect. You bring valuable insights and advanced expertise that drive organizational success.

You can recognize yourself in the following qualifications:

- Minimum of 7 years of experience in strategic procurement or category management, with a demonstrated commitment to sustainability and D&I principles.
- Master's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Relevant professional certifications are highly desirable.
- Solid procurement toolbox and strong methodological skills, ability to prioritize and to structure in order to cope with complex environment and scopes. In-depth understanding of sustainable procurement practices, including life cycle assessment and responsible sourcing standards.
- Previous experiences in energy business, especially Decentral Energy Solutions is an advantage
- Experience regarding Swedish construction law (entreprenadjuridik) is an advantage
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to inspire and influence senior management and diverse international teams.
- Fluent in Swedish and a high professional level of English is crucial. Proficiency in Finnish is an advantage.

Additional Information

Our Offer

Vattenfall offers a unique opportunity to work for a clean energy company committed to creating fossil-free energy within one generation. You will be part of a challenging and dynamic international work environment, collaborating with some of the best professionals in the field.

- Lead high-impact projects with a focus on sustainability and innovation.
- Work with interdisciplinary teams where your strategic input is valued.
- Enjoy a healthy work-life balance and ample opportunities for professional development.
- Engage in an international and multicultural work environment with motivated colleagues.

Location: Solna (Stockholm)

For more information about the role, please contact Hiring Manager: Holger Arendt at holger.arendt@vattenfall.com. For more information about the recruitment process we welcome you to contact Elisabeth Hagman at Elisabeth.hagman@vattenfall.com

Trade union representatives in Sweden are Rolf Ohlsson (Akademikerna), Christer Gustafsson (Ledarna), Juha Siipilehto (SEKO) and Anders Bohlin (Unionen). To get in contact with the representatives, please call Vattenfall´s switchboard +4687395000.

We welcome your application in English no later than 11/04/2025. Please apply only with your CV, we do not accept Cover Letters. We only accept applications through our website.

At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be a good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation. Click here for further information.

The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall.

We look forward to receiving your application

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