Project Purchase and Shipping Manager

Do you want to be part of making everyday life easier for people around the world? Without seeing it, you meet us every day in your everyday life. We are in your soles, in your mobile and in the newspaper you read. With a common commitment to innovation, sustainability and safety, our employees work daily for a sustainable future.
Eka Engineering is the engineering and contracting part of our Renewable Fibers business. We specialize in the design and supply of chlorine dioxide plants and equipment to the pulp & paper and other industries. Our experienced personnel, our world class technology and project management capabilities provide customers with a significant advantage for their operations. We operate globally and offer our customers quick and personal service
We are looking for a Project Purchase and Shipping Manager to Eka Engineering. In this role you will have the opportunity to drive and develop our supply chain activities from the sales phase and all the way to a completed project.

Main responsibilities
Our suppliers and projects are located across the globe which gives you the opportunity to work in an international environment. As member of the project team you manage all activities related to sourcing of equipment and services as well as shipping. That includes creation of procurement plan and inquiries to initiate the purchase and later evaluation of quotations together with the technical team and negotiations of terms and conditions.
Another important activity is to monitor, and coordinate purchased equipment. The necessary documents shall be issued, and your role involves managing the logistics chain from supplier to final destination.
You will also be the link between Eka Engineering and Nouryon procurement to ensure knowledge and alignment of the company’s policies and supplier evaluation.

Qualifications
To be successful in this position we believe that you are a performance driven and relationship building team player. You are a strong communicator and project member who enjoy collaborating cross functionally in various geographical area. Your skills in MS Office package are excellent and you also have previous experience from working in a project-based role or environment.
You have a solid understanding of international business processes and are able to prioritize and work project based with limited direction. Portuguese and/or Spanish proficiency is merited.
University degree in Business or Engineering
3 - 5 years’ experience of working in projects in an international procurement organization (including negotiations, procurement administration, expediting and shipment related tasks)
Strong communication skills in Swedish and English



This is a permanent position at our Nordic business center located in Gamlestan (Gothenburg). The position requires occasional regional and global travel

Why join us?
Are you passionate about sustainability, innovation, safety, and collaboration? Do you want to grow together with a company that is forward-looking and continuously improving how they work? Our employees have ideas on how to build a sustainable future and the drive and passion to realize them. They believe that building long-term relationships and integrity are keys to success. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. We offer you countless career opportunities. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.

Additional information
This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to the Eka Engineering Manager. Position is based in Gamlestan (Gothenburg).
Please apply via our online recruitment system with an uploaded job specific resume and cover letter. We do not accept applications via e-mail, these applications will be disregarded.

For additional information about the vacancy please contact Magnus Svensson, Eka Engineering Manager, magnus.svensson1@nouryon.com
For unions related questions please contact:
Akademikerklubben: Anna-Lena Palm +46 733 85 51 13
Unionen: Helene Rosenlund, +46 708 21 18 39
Ledarna: Sanna Backman, +46 709 57 71 03

If you have any general questions or need assistance, please contact: Recruiting.SE@Nouryon.com

About Nouryon
Nouryon is a global, specialty chemicals leader. Markets and consumers worldwide rely on our essential solutions to manufacture everyday products, such as personal care, cleaning goods, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Furthermore, the dedication of more than 9,700 employees with a shared commitment to our customers, business growth, safety, sustainability and innovation has resulted in a consistently strong financial performance. We operate in over 80 countries around the world with a portfolio of industry-leading brands. Visit our website and follow us @Nouryon and on LinkedIn.

The application process
We will go through applications continuously, hence we highly encourage you to send in your application as soon as possible.

We look forward to your application!

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