Statkraft is a leading company in hydropower internationally and Europe’s largest generator of renewable energy. The Group produces hydropower, wind power, solar power, gas-fired power and supplies district heating. Statkraft is a global company in energy market operations. Statkraft has 3.500 employees in 16 countries.

We are seeking a competent, self-driven and committed individual to take on the role of Procurement Specialist in UK. The right person will be able to balance strategic procurement, operational purchasing, as well as working as procurement manager for individual projects.

Statkraft Group Procurement is responsible for procurement processes, systems, methods and responsible for supply chain throughout Statkraft.  The department is organised as a business partner for the business and support areas in the organisation.  Group Procurement provides services on a variety of procurement related activities such as category management, strategic sourcing, analysis, project/contract support and operational procurement.

Your role

• Assess and analyse business requirements and gather specifications as required
• Develop sourcing plans to meet internal customer requirements.
• Assist customers in monitoring and follow-up of contracts
• Analysis of procurement spend and supply base
• Manage the sourcing strategy development, requirements gathering, prequalification, request for proposal, supplier selection and contract negotiation components of the sourcing process.
• Execute sourcing projects to deliver quality, service, and commercial benefits
• Build and manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to execute strategies
• Analyse the supply markets to identify potential suppliers and market trends
• Establish, implement and follow up frame agreements
• Manage supplier relations
• Measure- and follow-up the development of suppliers
• Continuously improve and streamline routines and work processes
• Develop best practices sourcing methodology and process improvements
• Proactively help to influence the organization's operational spend in order to deliver maximum value
• Ensure the tactical execution of purchasing activities to meet routine business needs

Your profile

• Bachelor-/ Master degree in relevant discipline area or documented extensive experience in the field
• 7+ years relevant Procurement experience
• Demonstrate experience with strategy development
• Demonstrable experience from working with procurement and Supply Chain Management
• Knowledge and experience of contract management for different types of agreements
• Master all phases of the sourcing process
• Demonstrable experience of working in an international, complex and fast paced environment
• Proven track record of high customer satisfaction
• Proven ability to manage change and to work across boundaries
• Able to build and maintain good relationships with key stakeholders
• Experience in managing complex sourcing activities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills
• Good IT skills (experience with SAP, Contiki, Achilles, Easyrisk is an advantage)

Statkraft offers

• Professional and personal development in an exciting company
• A positive working environment characterised by competence, responsibility and innovation
• A diverse workplace with regard to gender, age and cultural background
• Competitive terms of employment and excellent benefit schemes

The position will be located in London and report to the VP Head of Business Partner based in our HQ in Oslo, it will also report into a matrix organisation to the Country Manager in Statkraft UK.  Some travelling will be required.

Please upload your CV together with cover letter to: www.statkraft.com/careers/job-vacancies