Project Procurement Manager

About us

H2 Green Steel is on a mission to disrupt the global steel industry by producing green steel, with the end goal of bringing down CO2 emissions to zero. By using green hydrogen and fossil-free electricity instead of coal; water and heat will be our primary emissions. By 2030, our ambition is to produce 5 million tonnes of green steel annually in our fully integrated, digitalized, and sustainable plant in Boden, located in northern Sweden - currently in construction phase. But this is just the beginning - our expertise in green hydrogen will enable us to decarbonize other industries in addition to steel, and we look forward to what’s next in store for us.

We are looking for talented, innovative, and purpose-driven people to join our rapidly growing and diverse team. Our employees get to learn everyday, implement the latest technology and test and put their ideas into practice. Together, we are building an impact company with sustainability at its core - for our people, customers, investors, society, and planet.

Project Procurement Manager

We have a strong vision for how we want to interact with markets, partners, suppliers and society and we seek to build a best-in-class procurement capability. We are strengthening our procurement team with Project Procurement Managers to drive procurement delivery for our construction projects.

In the role as Project Procurement Manager, you will work together with internal colleagues and lead EPCM partners to ensure project procurement strategies, plans and performance align with project goals and time schedules. You will provide the oversight needed to ensure procurement services by EPCM partners and general contractors are performed in line with H2GS policies and procedures. You will lead procurement governance for large capex projects to ensure supply chains are effective, fair and sustainable.



Responsibilities

- Lead and govern the procurement delivery for large construction projects by working closely with internal colleagues and the selected EPCM partner procurement organization.

- Maintain the project procurement strategy and plan, and work with engineering and construction teams to identify improvements to project outcomes.

- Lead the project procurement steering group to drive effective and solid procurement decision-making and contract awards.

- Establish strong relationships with project stakeholders, partners and suppliers, and act as commercial lead for the project external spend.

- Ensure cost effectiveness and budget adherence by identifying structural advantages for sourcing and other value improvement levers.

- Provide leadership and guidance for outsourced EPCM procurement delivery to be aligned with H2GS policies, procedures and digital tools.

- Work closely with the Technology, Commercial, Construction, Business Control, Supply Chain and Finance teams, both in sharing insights and in setting priorities and routines.

- You build strong relationships needed with partners and suppliers to successfully deliver construction projects together with your engineering and construction colleagues.

Qualifications

- A can-do attitude and curiosity for finding the best solutions in complex markets

- A degree in Engineering, MSc or MBA/Relevant University Degree

- At least 10 years of relevant project procurement experience, including a minimum of five years in a role focused on procurement program management.

- Experience in leading procurement of industrial equipment or construction projects in the 1 bEUR ballpark, preferably in oil & gas, metals & mining, automotive, battery, semiconductor or pharmaceuticals industries.

- Experience from EPCM project procurement management, as part of an EPCM organization or as a project owner.

- Solid digital experience for procurement and relevant data collation and analytics

- Strong leadership skills and the ability to influence others

- Exemplary self-leadership, multitasking and organizational skills

- Excellent written and verbal communication in English



What we can offer you

If you are passionate about making actual change and having a positive impact on society and our planet, H2 Green Steel offers a unique opportunity to be part of a fun and professional team with high ambitions.

You will get the opportunity to shape your future career together with a company focusing on creating a culture where everyone can thrive and feel a sense of belonging. In the end, we know that H2 Green Steel’s growth and success is dependent on our people and we can’t wait to shape the future of steelmaking and other industries together as a team.

Interested in joining H2 Green Steel, but find yourself not meeting every single requirement of this role?

Research shows that women and other under-represented groups within our industry hesitate to apply unless they tick most boxes of a role description. At H2 Green Steel, we are building an impact company with sustainability at its core. We need a diverse, inclusive, and authentic team to rally behind our purpose of de-carbonizing hard-to-abate industries, starting with steel.

If you are equally passionate about our purpose, yet concerned that your experience does not align perfectly with the qualifications stated in the job advert, we strongly encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate, either for this role - or for another upcoming role in our growing team.

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