Company Description
Vattenfall is one of Europe’s largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat. Our main markets are Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the UK. The Vattenfall Group has approximately 21 000 employees. We have been electrifying industries, powering homes and transforming life through innovation for more than 100 years. We now aim to make fossil freedom a reality and are driving the transition to a sustainable energy system.
Job Description
Are you an experienced procurement professional looking for a strategic role in shaping the future of sustainable transport and supply chain solutions? Join Vattenfall’s Procurement for Customer and Energy Solutions procurement team and become a key player in driving the transition to fossil freedom.
You will play a key role in shaping the future of e-mobility by driving sourcing strategies for charging infrastructure, as well as for related hardware, logistics, installation, operations and maintenance. You will work closely with internal stakeholders across multiple business units and contribute to building a smart, cost-efficient, and sustainable supply chain.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement procurement strategies for EVSE hardware, related services (installation, O&M), and other components of the e-mobility supply chain, including logistics and infrastructure solutions.
- Establishment of contracts in close collaboration with Legal department and other stakeholders including contract management
- Lead and mentor cross-functional teams in complex supplier negotiations, contract development and supplier relationship management, ensuring equalitable treatment and strategic partnerships.
- Initiate and drive high-impact continuous improvement initiatives to reduce environmental impact, enhance energy efficiency, and promote circular economy principles within the supply chain.
- Provide strategic oversight and guidance on procurement policies and practices, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Support the broader team procurement portfolio; including e.g. solar, energy storage, and hydrogen, depending on team priorities and workload.
Qualifications
We are looking for a driven and business-oriented procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced and evolving environment. You are open-minded and adaptable, with a genuine interest in contributing across different areas and supporting the broader team goals. Your collaborative approach and strong communication skills help you build trust and foster effective partnerships across functions and markets.
You can recognize yourself in the following qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic procurement or category management. Experience in sourcing and supply chain activities, documented track record of creating value and save cost across the supply chain
- Master’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Solid procurement toolbox and strong methodological skills, ability to prioritize and to structure in order to cope with complex environment and scopes.
- Technological understanding of e-mobility and familiarity with ABT/FIDIC contracts for large CAPEX procurement initiatives is considered an advantage.
- A high professional level of Swedish and English is crucial.
Additional Information
Our offer
Vattenfall offers a unique opportunity to work for a clean energy company dedicated to driving the transition towards fossil freedom.. You will be part of a challenging and dynamic international work environment, collaborating with some of the best professionals in the field.
- Lead high-impact projects with a focus on sustainability and innovation.
- Work with interdisciplinary teams where your strategic input is valued.
- Enjoy a healthy work-life balance and ample opportunities for professional development.
- Engage in an international and multicultural work environment with motivated colleagues.
Location: Solna (Stockholm)
For more information about the role, please contact Hiring Manager: New Energy Solutions, Tobias Winblad von Walter, tobias.winbladvonwalter@vattenfall.com
For more information about the recruitment process we welcome you to contact recruiter Johan Macdonald, johan.macdonald@vattenfall.com
Trade union representatives in Sweden are Rolf Ohlsson (Akademikerna), Christer Gustafsson (Ledarna), Juha Siipilehto (SEKO) and Anders Bohlin (Unionen). To get in contact with the representatives, please call Vattenfall´s switchboard +4687395000.
We welcome your application in English no later than 10th of June.
At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be a good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation. Click here for further information.
The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall.
We look forward to receiving your application!