Raw Material Specialist

Are you a metal enthusiast with a mind made for deeply analytical thinking and a great sense of quality? We are looking for a Raw Material Specialist to take command of a highly valued role in our Raw Materials Department at Outokumpu in Avesta. We invite you to apply today!
In this role, you will play a flexible part on the frontline of production in a world-leading and sustainable company. This is an opportunity to contribute to the optimization of our stainless-steel products that are known for its high quality worldwide.
Outokumpu in Avesta
With a high-quality mix of advanced technology and a nearly 100-year-old tradition, our factory in Avesta combine performance with precision. We are one of Outokumpu's fully integrated production-facilities with over 700 employees delivering everything from tailor-made production to research. We redefine cutting-edge expertise in the safety-conscious production of our durable, stainless steel. Outokumpu in Avesta is a pleasant and familiar workplace where you are met by an open and positive spirit. Avesta is a large enough workplace for us to offer you opportunities in the future but small enough for you to be visible in the business.
About the role
In the role of Raw Material Specialist, you are mainly responsible for the planning and management of high-nickel scrap in the Meltshop. You make sure that the quality of materials and the raw-material flow is optimized. You create and keep good relations both inside the organisation and with external suppliers. The Raw Material Team and consists of 6 Specialists and 1 Developer. Your team also works closely together with 8 Samplers.

Main responsibilities include:
Planning transport and ordering deliveries of raw materials and supplies
Handling of deliveries of raw materials on site in Avesta
Responsibility for sampling scrap metals and quality reporting between Outokumpu sites
Calculation and reporting of results of received materials to the supplier
Overall management of recycled metal from waste
Support and work together with other specialists in the department
Conduct year-end work and raw-material inventories
Manage projects, drive continuous improvement projects, lead root-cause analysis, and more


About you
We attach great importance to your personal qualities and we are looking for you who have a natural inclination for calculations, analysis, and of course an interest in metals. You prefer working in teams and are a good communicator. You are a forward-thinking person who gets things done and can run your tasks independently. You are an experienced IT-user with zest for precise improvements and inherently structured ways of working. You hold a positive outlook and skills of reasoning in addition to:
University education in relevant fields e.g. Supply Chain, Economics, Material Science or equivalent experience
Multiple years of work experience in the steel industry and with raw materials
Experience in project management or participation in development projects
Swedish and English fluency in speech and writing
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office for analysis and presentation of data
Experienced IT-user
Previous experience working with continuous improvement


We offer
To become an integral part of the evolution of stainless steel in Outokumpu’s high-level work climate built on motivation, mutual respect, and professional excellence
Work that leaves a sustainable footprint for a better world
To be a member of a industry-leading company in the use of recycled materials and low-emission production
We are constantly working to reduce waste and use resources carefully
To join the ranks of a company that want to see you grow and greatly enjoy the work you do
Opportunities for furthering your development and qualifications

Application and questions
Has this role awakened your interest? Submit your application and CV before the 31th of March 2022 via our website. The position might be filled before the final-application date, so apply already today!

More information about this position is provided by Nina Leskinen, Manager Raw Materials, on phone at +46700-881718.
For more information about your application, please contact Julia Enström, HR-Specialist Recruiter, via e-mail at julia.enstrom@outokumpu.com.
For any questions related to “Facket”/Unions, please contact Patrik Sundell (Unionen) at +46700-881011, Michael Norgren (Ledarna) at +46700-881083, or Gunnar Lindstrand (Sveriges Ingenjörer) at +46700-881957.