Manager: Project Procurement (Hydro)

Company Description

Statkraft is a leading company in hydropower internationally and Europe’s largest generator of renewable energy. The Group produces hydropower, wind power, solar power, gas-fired power and supplies district heating. Statkraft is a global company in energy market operations. Statkraft has 4800 employees in 19 countries.

As part of the Norwegian state owned Statkraft Group, Statkraft has been in India since 2004 and was the first foreign investor in Indian hydropower sector. The objective is to become a significant independent power producer in India over the next few years.

Our business enablers are the backbone to everything we do at Statkraft, providing seamless and value-adding work to the organisation and playing an important role in our mission towards a carbon free future. Whatever your area, you’ll provide the dedicated services and strategic support that our global and rapidly growing organisation needs to make the future greener.

Why Statkraft?

Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. That’s what we offer. 128 years of unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. 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 – that’s why we need you to join us.

Job Description

We are currently looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our Hydro Project Site Team in India. As Manager: Project Procurement (Hydro), you will be reporting to the Head of Procurement & Supply Chain and administratively report to Project Director at site.

The following tasks would be a part of your job profile:

• Analyse the market to identify potential suppliers and market trends.
• Coordinate all procurement activities within the project (including minor procurements) and plan, organize and manage the procurement function/ team.
• Prepare the Procurement Strategy and procurement plan for the project based on relevant category strategies and input from the category and sourcing managers.
• Perform tender processes, manage contracts and secure efficient execution of all procurements for the project.
• Maintain status of key aspects of all major contracts, including securities, supply chain, cost and progress/ time status, number of VORs/VOs, claims and correspondence status.
• Follow-up risk and mitigation actions within the contract execution phase.
• Act as commercial counterpart and advisor to the project manager.
• Initiate and arrange contract/commercial training for the project team.
• Monitor and follow up sustainability requirements to contractors and their supply chain including activities to create awareness.
• Documentation of procurement process, contract management items and learning in Jaggaer and the project collaboration tool.
• Assist the project team in take over activities with contractor, dispute handling and final settlement.
• Perform supplier assessment (SPM) of each contract in Jaggaer.
• Prepare contract close out report.
• Support O&M team in claims management of main contracts.
• Build and Manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure a sustainable supply chain Management.

Qualifications

We look for experienced personnel with the essential skills that includes:

• Bachelor/ master’s degree from a leading/premier institute (Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Contract / Procurement Management of handling Hydro Project contracts.
• Knowledge of FIDIC Contracts.
• Demonstratable -Advanced negotiation skills.
• Hands on experience with supply chain management software – SAP (Experience in Jaggaer is an extra advantage).
• Enthusiastic and detail oriented.
• Have a strong commercial mind-set.
• Able to build and maintain good relationships with key stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills.
• Relevant experience within Hydro Power.
• Demonstrable experience of working in an international, complex, and fast paced environment.
• Proven track record of high customer satisfaction.

Additional Information

A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities and the future. Together, we work on the front lines of changing the game for renewable energy. From hydrogen development to algorithmic trading and everything in between. 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. This includes:

• Unlimited learning opportunities at various levels of the organization including LinkedIn Learning and inspiring leaderships program.
• 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 to 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.

Expected start date: As soon as possible.

Location: Project Site

Contacts: Seema Amithkumar

Last date to submit applications: 15.06.2023.