Sourcing Specialist

Statkraft is a leading company in hydropower internationally and Europe’s largest generator of renewable energy. The Group produces hydropower, wind power, solar power, greener grid parks and supplies district heating. Statkraft is a global company in energy market operations.

The slogan of Statkraft Group Procurement is One Procurement and is organized as a Business Partner role delivering strategic, tactical and operational procurement services to our customers. The department as a whole is responsible for the execution of procurement in large projects and category management in OPEX and CAPEX, as well as being responsible for procurement governance, processes and systems.

We are seeking a competent, proactive, and committed individual to take on the role as Sourcing Specialist. The Sourcing Specialist runs non-capital project sourcing processes and is a specialist in tendering, contract negotiations and contract management. The Sourcing Specialist ensures that products and services are sourced at competitive total cost and that processes are run in a compliant and efficient manner.

For our office in Madrid or Valencia, we are currently looking to hire a Sourcing Specialist

The Role:

As a Sourcing Manager working in Group Procurement you will:

• Take a strong responsibility for delivering value through procurement for Spain and Portugal.
• Develop sourcing plans to meet internal customer requirements.
• Manage the procurement process for Spanish/Portuguese contracts including invitation to tender, clarifications, negotiations, evaluation, contract finalising and contract award.
• Supplier registration and vetting.
• Identify areas of repeat spend and establishing Framework Agreements.
• Monitor and follow-up of suppliers.
• Analyse procurement spend, supply base and buying behaviour.
• Support internal customers in Spain and Portugal.
• Ensure adherence to procurement processes.
• Assist in Procure-to-Pay (P2P) including generation of purchase orders in SAP.
• Role out procurement training to new starters and hold regular workshops with existing staff
• Support Contract Managers and other country Sourcing Managers as required.

• Bachelor / Master’s degree in relevant discipline area or documented experience in the field.
• 2+ years relevant procurement experience.
• Fluent in Spanish and English. Portuguese is a plus.
• Excellent IT skills (experience with SAP is an advantage).
• Experience of using procurement platforms (ideally Jaggaer).
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to successfully work, educate and support multiple stakeholders.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with many stakeholders simultaneously.
• Proactive and a quick learner.

What we offer

• 2 days of remote work per week
• Unlimited learning opportunities at various levels of the organization
• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists, and graduates from different countries and backgrounds.
• The opportunity to work somewhere with pride, and be able to honestly say “My work is contributing to saving the planet.”
• A work culture that puts emphasis on the individual, offering flexible working solutions, and work-life balance principles
• Statkraft offers competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes, and we’re a trusted employer that puts the safety of our people first. We believe that a safe and healthy working environment is a matter of choice, not chance

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for Norwegian security clearance and authorization.

Location and travel: Madrid or Valencia, Spain. Some travelling can be expected.

Contact: For more information about the position, please contact Cristina Casteleiro.