Strategic Buyer

Company Description Vattenfall is a European energy company with approximately 20 000 employees. For more than 100 years we have electrified industries, supplied energy to people’s homes and modernized our way of living through innovation and cooperation. We now want to make fossil-free living possible within one generation. To be able to reach this ambitious goal we are looking for talented individuals who, in addition to their passion for their own role, also have strong team spirit and want to contribute to supporting a meaningful corporate mission. **Job Description**: Join Vattenfall on an exciting journey into the future energy landscape. As we expand into decentralized energy solutions, including E-mobility, batteries, solar, and more, Vattenfall is committed to pioneering climate-friendly solutions for a sustainable world. Our InCharge network for electric vehicles is rapidly growing in Sweden, the Netherlands, and Germany, with a strong focus on public and fast charging. In addition, various Vattenfall units are making vehicle charging a key part of their decentralized offerings. Together, we aim to lead the charge toward a greener, more electrified future in the energy sector. **Your Job as a Strategic Buyer** - Responsible for German EVSE procurement, including hardware, installation and Operation & Maintenance tenders - Manages supplier relationships and market developments - Reports to the Procurement Manager of Central Category Management - Collaborates with Category Managers in various categories - Balances adaptability with global procurement processes - Coordinates supply chains across different business areas - Requires technical understanding, business mindset, procurement skills - Focused on building the electrified transport sector. **Location**:Berlin or Hamburg **Qualifications**: **Your profile / who are you?** - Relevant University degree within engineering, economics, business administration, law etc. - At least 2 years of procurement experience, including large projects (EPC but also components and other services) - Knowledge of EU-tendering procedures and SAP skills are an advantage - Experience in the energy industry is helpful - Fluency in English & German (both written and spoken) is required. Additional Information **Our offer** Working at Vattenfall is more than "just" an interesting job in a results-oriented company. You will be part of an exciting, innovative and international working environment that can actively shape our future. We want to be the best at what we do. You can look forward to the following general conditions: - 37-hour work week with flexible working hours in full or part time, time accounts as well as the possibility of mobile working. - 30 days of vacation, work-free days on 24.12. and 31.12. - Support for individual development, including free training courses and support for in-service further qualification - Company pension scheme - Public transport company ticket or Germany ticket (50% employer subsidy) and job bike offer - Various health-related offers, including MachtFit credit and PME family service **More Information** At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation. The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall. The screening will be performed by a third party, Validata.