(Senior) Procurement Manager Grid – Wind Onshore

Företagsbeskrivning


Vattenfall is a European energy company with approximately 20 000 employees. For more than 100 years we have electrified industries, supplied energy to people’s homes and modernized our way of living through innovation and cooperation. We now want to make fossil-free living possible within one generation. To be able to reach this ambitious goal we are looking for talented individuals who, in addition to their passion for their own role, also have strong team spirit and want to contribute to supporting a meaningful corporate mission.




Jobbeskrivning


Do you want to take part in shaping a fossil-free future?
Vattenfall is committed to accelerate fossil free living with the power of renewables. As a result of constant growth, the Onshore Wind Procurement team is looking to recruit a skilled Procurement professional to take on the position as: (Senior) Procurement Manager Grid – Wind Onshore. This is an opportunity to work for a market leader in onshore wind and a solid chance to make your mark.
As our (Senior) Procurement Manager you will become part of a dynamic team where your individual skills are valued. We value creative input and new ideas that contribute to our fundamental business structure that enables efficiency. As we are growing our onshore projects pipeline, you will join us at a key step of our journey and integrate a team driving towards operational excellence. This involves working in an agile manner, handling whatever task or improvement initiative that comes your way, so a “can-do” mentality is key.
Key responsibilities include:
Lead, drive and execute tendering activities including, qualification, evaluation, negotiation and preparing contract award decisions for onshore grid packages, ensuring best value and compliance with the Vattenfall objectives and principles
Identify new and/or implement suitable procurement approaches to deliver Lowest Energy Cost, ensuring alignment with the defined BoP (Balance of Plants) category strategy
Steer the project teams through the procurement process
Challenge the project team in case of perceived over- or under specification of technical, commercial or legal requirements
Support negotiation of large claims and variation resolutions





Kravspecifikation


We are looking for someone with an ambitious attitude who learns from the past but who is especially open to transforming new developments or ideas into the ‘tried and tested’ of the future! You thrive on working team-based, you are able to work under tight deadlines in a competitive environment.
To achieve this, we believe you have the following qualifications:
A bachelor’s or master’s degree within a relevant field
Working knowledge with Electrical Power Systems, Substations, Cables, Transformers and in the sphere of regional and/or national grid distributors operating in Sweden (SE1-4) to enable new connections for wind onshore power parks
Solid experience with ABT/AB Forms of Contract. Knowledge of Public Procurement Act applicable in Sweden and good understanding of commercial/regulatory risks
+5 years of relevant Procurement experience. You know what it’s like to strategically look ahead and loop that back into today's procuring activities. Track-records in driving business with large spend suppliers in an international environment (supply-contracts)
A working knowledge of another wind projects’ functional area (Balance of Plants …) is a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. You are fluent in English and Swedish (both written and spoken)

On a personal level, you can relate to the following characteristics:
You are able to lead by example with a humble and commercial approach. Typically, you are focused on people as well as results while making use of a pragmatic and attainable attitude. Last but not least, you are decisive and supportive.




Ytterligare information


Diversity and inclusion – in everything we do. At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to building a more profitable and attractive company. We strive to be good role models regarding diversity. Read more on how we work with diversity and inclusion here: https://corporate.vattenfall.com/careers/working-at-vattenfall/diversity/
Location: The location of this position is in Sweden, at one of Vattenfall's current headquarters with land-based wind power development. Occasional business trips are required.
We welcome your application in English, including CV and cover letter no later than the 6th of February 2023. We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website as we cannot guarantee that we will be able to process applications that are not made via our website. Applications will be handled continuously throughout the application period.
For more information about the position you are welcome to contact Hiring Manager Arthur Besse, arthur.besse@vattenfall.com.
For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact recruiter Carolina Bölander, Carolina.boelander@vattenfall.com.
Trade union representatives in Sweden are Michelle von Gyllenpalm (Akademikerna), Christer Gustafsson (Ledarna), Juha Siipilehto (SEKO) and Jens Morell (Unionen). To get in contact with the representatives, please call Vattenfall´s switchboard +46 8 739 50 00.
Our offer
We offer you a challenging and independent job in an informal working environment. You will be working in interdisciplinary and multicultural teams across western Europe and you can always count on support from committed colleagues. We offer attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development
Since Vattenfall is part of the Swedish critical infrastructure many of our positions are security classed. If this position is security classed, the final candidates can be subject to a security vetting process, according to the Swedish legislation.
We look forward to receiving your application!