Strategic buyer developing and implementing procurement strategies in mechanical engineering. Collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to enhance efficiency and costs.
About the role
- Category Manager managing procurement processes for various indirect services in an international environment. Responsible for sourcing, supplier management, and collaboration with stakeholders in Poland.
Responsibilities
- Managing and leading complex sourcing projects and negotiations.
- Supporting research and development work/projects.
- Supporting corporate-wide procurement initiatives.
- Working as the main contact person towards internal stakeholders and managing cross-functional category teams.
- Developing, implementing and managing sourcing strategies.
- Seeking new solutions, innovations and suppliers for indirect services and products.
- Drive Supplier Relationship Management for chosen suppliers incl. supplier performance.
- Carrying out supplier pre-selection, tendering, contracting and relationship management duties according to Fortum's global processes.
- Cooperating with different stakeholders to develop the processes and cost-effectiveness of Indirect Services areas on both strategic and operational levels.
Requirements
- a university-level Master’s degree in a relevant area (e.g. economics, engineering or legal).
- at least 3-5 years of sourcing experience in an international environment.
- proficiency in MS Office tools and knowledge in SAP Ariba is a benefit.
- fluent command of Polish and English.
- Nordic languages skills are seen as an advantage.
- experience working with research and development procurement projects within the energy sector.
- experience with Source-to-Pay systems and knowledge of public procurement processes is highly advantageous.
- knowledge and experience of the hardware and software development area is a plus.
- self-initiative with the ability to work both independently and in a team.
- analytical and accurate with proven project management skills.
- experience working in a Nordic company is seen as an advantage.
Benefits
- Contract of employment.
- Hybrid work model (we work 2 days per week from the office).
- Benefit package: private medical health care, life insurance, co-financing of Multisport card, lunch card, social funds, retirement pension plans (PPK), gifts and events for children and employees.
- Work-life balance initiatives: wellbeing platform, massages, educational webinars, Employee Programs, etc.
- Training & development opportunities.
- Casual dress code.
- Parking space available for booking.
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