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.

About the role

Are you skilled at building relationships and have experience as a buyer? We are now looking for more Category Buyers who want to be an important part of the energy transition.

Vattenfall Services AB is Sweden's leading contracting company in the energy and electric power area and we develop Sweden's infrastructure. With us, you work in a future industry with a strong focus on a sustainable future. We need more energy heroes and right now we are looking for more buyers for our purchasing department who want to join the journey towards a fossil-free life. Is that you? Together we make a difference, for the whole society.

Here you will work

As a Category Buyer, you work based on the needs of the various activities in everything from the tender phase to the implementation of customer projects, maintenance measures and investment projects. You will be involved in improving the purchasing process and developing purchasing into an integrated function for the business. You will work closely with other buyers, project managers, lawyers and other commercial functions within Vattenfall.

Main responsibilities

• Develop and implement category plans and strategies
• Conduct purchasing and procurement of materials, services and contracts
• Responsible for framework agreements and nurturing strategic supplier relationships
• Participate in developing processes, working methods and tools that support the purchasing process for both purchasing and the business
• Interact with technology and project departments within the business as well as other requirements units in Vattenfall

Requirement specification

To succeed in the role, we see that you have

• Relevant theoretical education in e.g.e.g. technology, economics, purchasing or other experience deemed equivalent
• Broad experience of procurement of materials, services and contracts in the contract forms NL17, NLM 19 ALEM 09, ALOS 05 and AB, ABT, AMA
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in category-based purchasing and contract management
• Deficient experience of negotiations in complex organizations
• Fluent in Swedish & English, orally and in writing

It is meritorious if you have:

• Experience in leading the development of category management, processes and tools
• Leadership experience in roles such as team leader or project manager
• Experience in the energy industry

Your personal qualities

We are looking for you who really thrive in the role of purchaser. As a person, you are meticulous, solution-oriented and have strong analytical skills. You are business driven and skilled in negotiations. You work independently but enjoy collaborating and being part of a team, and you make decisions with the best interests of the business in mind. You manage multiple projects simultaneously with ease and find this a stimulating challenge. You are passionate about building strong relationships by being trustworthy, clear, with integrity and perseverance, You have the ability to create good collaborations, both with immediate colleagues and with other parts of the business as well as external contacts.

Further information

We offer

After several decades in the energy industry, we know that our employees are our most important and valuable asset. That's why we offer you a varied working day with great opportunities for personal and professional development. We are a large and secure employer that still feels like a family, where employee safety, well-being and cooperation are important parts of our corporate culture!

At Vattenfall Services you can make a difference and together we take responsibility for a sustainable energy transition, together we give power to a fossil-free life.

Are you curious about your future colleagues? Find out more here:Your colleagues - Vattenfall SE

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Location: Solna/Västerås, Gothenburg, Luleå and Örnsköldsvik.

If you have any questions about the position, you are welcome to contact the recruiting manager Magnus Öhrman, magnus.ohrman@vattenfall.com. For information about the recruitment process, please contact recruiter Elisabeth Hagman at elisabeth.hagman@vattenfall.com.

The union representatives for this position are Rolf Ohlsson (Akademikerna), Anders Bohlin (Unionen), Christer Gustafsson (Ledarna), Juha Siipilehto (SEKO).You can reach them via Vattenfall's switchboard: 08 739 50 00.You can reach everyone via Vattenfall's switchboard, tel. 08-739 50 00

Does this sound like a job for you? You are warmly welcome with your CV no later than May 5, 2025. We do not accept personal letters in the application. You apply quickly and easily by answering selection questions and attaching your CV.

Vattenfall is part of Sweden's critical infrastructure, thus many of our services are security classified. If this position is security classified, a security clearance will be carried out before employment, in accordance with the Security Protection Act. In addition to security screening, a drug test is done.

Because the safety of Vattenfall and its employees is paramount, we will conduct a pre-employment screening prior to each hire. These checks are based on your role that you will fill within Vattenfall.

We are convinced that diversity contributes to building a more profitable and appealing company and strive to be good role models when it comes to diversity. Vattenfall works actively to ensure that all employees have the same opportunities and rights regardless of age, ethnic or cultural background, gender identity and expression, religion/belief, sexual orientation or disability.