Procurement Area Manager (PAM)

The Vattenfall Purchasing function Business Group Nordic Function Procurement is responsible for the purchasing process of BG Vattenfall Nordic and is focused on adding value through co-ordination of procurement and developing the procurement process.The leading idea is to coordinate purchasing in the spirit of "One Vattenfall".In Vattenfall Nordic, the procurement function is governed by the Nordic Purchasing Board (NPB), headed by the Nordic CPO.The procurement operations are divided into 5 main areas; Generation, Distribution, Heat, Service and IT & Services.We are now looking for a PAM to coordinate product categories and suppliers for Vattenfall Nordic as well as for each area.NPB appoint the PAM s and categories.Your role: As PAM you shall have the strategic outlook on the supplier market and our business plans to coordinate and plan product categories, both in Vattenfall Nordic as well in cooperation with PAM s in Vattenfall Germany and Poland, with the ambition to optimize cost efficiency, quality and delivery.As a PAM you will have an active roll to contribute to the development of the procurement process.Responsibilities: .Develop sourcing strategies and plans for product categories in line with Vattenfall ambitions "Benchmark of the industry" .Drive the co-ordination and standardization work in the category .To be an active partner in developing sourcing strategies for Nordic as well as for the areas .Lead the activities within each category in order to support the efficiency in daily purchasing work .Follow up and report on the results of the categories of products involved. Qualifications: .Academic degree within relevant area, or equivalent qualifications .Several years of experience from procurement or sales in a strategic position with regards to strategies sourcing on the international market .Experience of international organizations .Fluency in Swedish and English.Knowledge in German, Danish and/or Finnish is a merit We are looking for an individual with .Strategic and business orientation and commitment to developing Procurement in line with One Vattenfall .Performance orientation and the ability to structure and prioritize .Deep understanding of the key elements in negotiation .If you have any queries concerning the recruitment process, please call Marlene Roslin, Recruiter tel.Trade Union Representatives in Sweden: Carl-Gustaf Angelin (Akademikerna) tel.Please send your application, together with your CV and a personal letter, via www.vattenfall.se no later than september 30 We look forward to your application!At Vattenfall we strive to keep our workplaces drug and alcohol free, which is why we perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Vattenfall believes diversity leads to development.Therefore we seek a harmonious balance of employees in terms of gender, age, and ethnic and cultural backgrounds.