Sourcing Specialist – Italy

Company Description

Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. Today, we are Europe’s largest renewable energy producer and a global energy market operator.   We are a vibrant, diverse and strongly connected community of over 4800 people, working across 19 countries within Europe, South America and Asia.  Together, we work on the front lines of changing the game for renewable energy. From solar, wind and hydrogen development to algorithmic energy trading and everything in between. We have 125 years of unrivalled expertise in delivering energy infrastructure that put ecosystems, communities, and our environment first.

We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy. Because in the fight against climate change, we don’t see renewable energy as part of the solution – we believe it must be the solution. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.

But there’s more work to be done and we depend on inspired, creative and dedicated people who want to shape a brighter future with us – that’s why we need you to join us.

Job Description

We are seeking a competent, proactive, and committed individual to take on the role as Sourcing Specialist in Italy. The Sourcing Specialist runs purchasing processes and will be responsible for tendering and negotiations. 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.

Working in Statkraft

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.

Statkraft in Italy consists of 45 people, is focused on Wind, Solar and Storage technologies and develops projects from origination to permitting, construction and asset management. The Statkraft main office in Italy is in Milan. 

As a Sourcing Specialist working in Group Procurement, you will:

• Take a strong responsibility for delivering value through procurement in Italy
• Develop sourcing plans to meet internal customer requirements
• Analyse the Italian supply markets to identify sustainable potential suppliers and market trends
• Manage the procurement process from developing the sourcing strategy, prequalification, sending out the request for proposal, negotiations, supplier selection and follow up including supplier assessment
• 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
• Ensure adherence to procurement processes
• Assist in Procure-to-Pay (P2P) including generation of purchase orders in SAP
• Roll out procurement training to new starters and hold regular workshops with existing staff
• Support Contract Managers

Qualifications

• Bachelor / Master’s degree in relevant discipline area or documented experience in the field
• Solid procurement experience
• Fluent in Italian and English, written and spoken
• Advanced analytical skills
• Good IT skills (experience with SAP and Jaggaer is an advantage)
• 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
• Proven track record of high customer satisfaction

Additional Information

We have 125 years of unrivalled expertise in creating the technologies that put ecosystems, communities and our environment first. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.

Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.