Sourcing Manager
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Responsibilities
- Alignment of procurement plans together with your Business partners and other relevant stakeholders, follow up on the Procurement Plan execution
- Investigation of supplier market, development and implementation of category and contracting strategies, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and ethical sourcing practices.
- Establishment of contracts in close collaboration with Legal department and other stakeholders including contract management
- Lead supplier negotiations including internal stakeholder alignment, contract development and supplier relationship management, ensuring equitable treatment and strategic partnerships.
- Initiate and drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce environmental impact, enhance energy efficiency, and promote circular economy principles within the supply chain.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and business leaders to integrate advanced sustainability and D&I requirements into procurement strategies, set supplier evaluation criteria, and promote innovation and transparency within the supply chain.
- Provide oversight and guidance on procurement policies and practices, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Lessons learned and best practice approach
- Location: Solna (Stockholm)
- Who are you?
- You can recognize yourself in the following qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement or category management, with a demonstrated commitment to sustainability and D&I principles.
- Master's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Relevant professional certifications are highly desirable.
- Solid procurement toolbox and strong methodological skills, ability to prioritize and to structure in order to cope with complex environment and scopes. In-depth understanding of sustainable procurement practices, including life cycle assessment and responsible sourcing standards.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to inspire and influence
- A native level of Swedish and a high professional level of English is crucial. Proficiency in Finnish is an advantage.
- Our offer
- More Information
- For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our senior recruiter Joany van Megen via email: joany.vanmegen@vattenfall.com.
Benefits
Additional Information
Are you an experienced purchaser looking for a pivotal role in driving sustainable procurement practices? Vattenfall's Procurement for Customer and Energy Solutions team offers you an opportunity to lead and innovate in a broader capacity. Our Procurement for Customer and Energy Solutions team is international and highly experienced, engaged across almost all Vattenfall countries. As a Sourcing Manager at Vattenfall, you will play a crucial role in maintaining our Business operations, shaping our procurement strategy, driving sustainable and inclusive practices across various high-impact categories with a focus on customer/financial services. We are seeking a seasoned professional who is not only passionate about Procurement but also exhibits a solid Procurement toolbox and a strong personality. You will report directly to the Head of Procurement Decentral Category Management Customer & Energy Solutions.
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