Procurement Category Manager, Civil

Join Fortum and help shape the future of sustainable energy! As our Procurement Category Manager, Civil, you’ll drive impactful projects in hydropower and nuclear energy, collaborate with top experts, and play a key role in building a cleaner world. If you’re ready to lead, innovate, and grow with us – then you could be the one we’re looking for.

About the role
As a Procurement Category Manager, Civil, you will be a key player in our corporate procurement team, responsible for managing the civil categories. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, and contractors to ensure seamless procurement operations and the successful delivery of civil projects. Your strategic mindset, technical acumen, and leadership skills will drive cost optimization, risk mitigation, and adherence to the highest standards of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for the civil category in alignment with company objectives and project requirements.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers and contractors, fostering strong partnerships and competitive relationships.
• Lead negotiations, contract development, and vendor performance management to ensure value for money and timely project execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, project management, and legal, to define procurement needs and specifications.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, seeking innovative ways to enhance procurement processes, cost savings, and risk mitigation.
• Monitor market trends, regulatory changes, and industry developments to inform procurement strategies and decisions.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance evaluations, and resolution of any disputes or issues that may arise.
• Champion safety and environmental compliance within the civil category, aligning with company policies and industry standard

Currently we have a large amount of investment projects in existing hydropower plants, especially in Sweden. The role will also contribute to Loviisa nuclear power plants Long Term Operating Program, our New Nuclear plans as well as to other projects The role will additionally contribute to our technical networks within Fortum.

The role can be based at any of our hydro or nuclear offices in Sweden. Managing the category requires close interaction and collaboration with our project teams located at different sites in Finland and Sweden and travelling 20-30% of working time can be required.

This role reports to Procurement Director, Hydro, Nuclear and CCM.

About you
As a driven and strategic professional, you combine deep expertise in procurement and civil projects with leadership and collaboration skills. Your ability to navigate complex challenges, build effective partnerships, and inspire teams makes you a key contributor to our mission of delivering high-quality, sustainable energy solutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Proven track record of 5+ years in procurement, with a focus on civil projects within the energy or construction sector.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles and regulatory requirements.
• Experience from hydro and nuclear power projects, or other significant infrastructure projects is a strong merit.
• In-depth knowledge and proven experience with the AB contract model, with the ability to act as the company’s lead expert and advisor on its application in civil procurement projects
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in Swedish and English,
• Strategic thinking and the ability to analyze complex situations to make informed decisions.
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools; familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems is a plus.
  

Why Fortum?

With us, you can take an active role in driving the change for a cleaner world. To reach our goals, we embrace a culture of openness. With mutual trust, believing in people, and taking care of everyone's wellbeing, can we reach even better results. Flexibility is the new normal and we apply hybrid way of working wherever possible.

For you, working at Fortum means exciting opportunities to develop your expertise and create a unique career path. We will support you on this journey. We believe diversity and inclusion inspire all of us to innovate and grow together. Therefore, we are committed to building teams where everyone feels included and is treated equally.

Interested?
Submit your application by 2025-10-20 at the latest. If you would like to hear more about the position, please contact Leroy Hindsberg tfn +358407526722 or via leroy.hindsberg@fortum.com. Contact details to union representatives can be found on the bottom of this page.

We offer you
At Fortum, we believe in a better future and want to be involved in shaping it. Our workplace is a safe place, both physically and mentally. You will grow with professional colleagues, being trusted and free to challenge yourself. We offer comprehensive benefits, flexible working hours, and hybrid work model to support your productivity, development and wellbeing. We are committed to build diverse teams where everyone feels included and is treated equally.

More information about our culture and benefits can be found here.

We are Fortum
Fortum is a Nordic energy company. We generate and deliver reliable energy to our customers and the Nordic energy system while at the same time helping industries to decarbonise processes and grow. Our core operations comprise efficient and best-in-class low-carbon power generation, customer services, and heating and cooling. Fortum’s power generation is already 99% from renewable or nuclear sources with one of the lowest specific CO2-emissions in Europe. We are guided by our ambitious SBTi-validated  emission reduction targets on our way towards net-zero by 2040. For our ~4,500 employees, we commit to be a safe and inspiring workplace. Fortum's share is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. fortum.com