Senior Purchaser

We are looking for a Senior Purchaser to strengthen the Fortum's Renewables & Decarbonisation Procurement Team. 

As a Purchaser, you shall execute procurement cases related to Growth and Investment projects, support operations and investments for our Heating and Cooling and ensure that materials and services are ordered according to business needs and timelines. 

You will be working close with Heating and Cooling Poland business, shall report to Senior Manager, H&C POL Procurement, shall be member of H&C procurement team and are participating your business area procurement development.

Location of the job is Fortum H&C PL office in Wrocław or Częstochowa or Zabrze, Poland.

This job also requires limited travelling to project sites.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with the organization's goals and project requirements.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, prepare RfP’s , evaluate proposals, negotiate contract terms, and establish strong partnerships to ensure reliable supply chains.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Engineering teams to define procurement requirements, scope of supply and ensure timely procurement process to meet project schedules.
• Monitor market trends and industry developments to identify cost-saving opportunities and innovative sourcing approaches.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement efforts within the procurement function.

To be successful in the position we expect you to have:

• an academic degree in a relevant field, preferably within technology or business,
• at least 2 years of proven experience in a procurement role,
• experience in complex contracting and supplier negotiations,
• experience in Maximo, SAP Ariba, Basware or similar systems is a big plus,
• good Polish and English skills,
• systematic, enthusiastic and initiative-taking approach to work,
• strong collaboration and communication skills and good ability to cope with pressure,
• familiarity with power plant processes and maintenance practices is a big plus.

What we offer:

• With us, you can take an active role in powering the world where people, business and nature thrive together. To reach our goals, we embrace a culture of openness. With mutual trust, believing in people, and taking care of everyone's well-being, can we reach even better results. Flexibility is the new normal and we apply a 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.

What else we offer:

• Contract of employment
• Hybrid work model (we work 2 days per week from the office), flexible working hours
• Benefit package: private medical health care, life insurance, Multisport, 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: English lessons, e- learning platform, Casual dress code
• Parking space available for booking

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 decarbonise their 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

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