Category Manager Hydro

Statkraft is ramping up its growth ambitions in the hydro category with a current development portfolio of around 1.5 BNOK which we are aiming to bring to an investment decision annually. Due to the large portfolio of refurbishment and greenfield projects we are currently strengthening the organization to enable to delivery of a significant rampup in activities. Hydropower equipment is a businesscritical category for Statkraft with a strong local focus in the Nordics in an increasingly supplierled market. Therefore all sourcingrelated activities in this market must be optimised to ensure our competitive edge. 

As our category manager you will influence the development of sustainable value creation in all critical procurement activities within the hydro equipment category for greenfield and refurbishment projects in the Nordics and elsewhere across Europe. You will have a holistic view and influence over Statkrafts project management & project procurement sustainable supply chain strategy modelling cost of energy business development and technical teams. The category manager will draw upon their experience and external contact base manage supplier relationships drive the adoption of new technologies contracting models & working methodologies as well as implement lessons learned from projects and with suppliers. 

The role requires a strategic perspective and a strong commercial mindset in order to support the companys growth strategy in the hydropower category.  

Your role is to

• Developing and maintaining category strategies for all major hydropower equipment including but not limited to generators/large rotating machines turbines automation and hydraulic steel works in the Nordics both for greenfield and refurbishments as well as develop specific strategies in other regions as required.
• Lead develop coach and drive improvements to enable effective professional and sustainable procurement in executing the strategies.
• Build and lead crossfunctional category teams in a matrix organization.
• Being the category expert advising and supporting project teams and management on critical issues throughout the procurement process and project execution phase.
• Managing strategic supplier relations for all subcategories in hydropower as well as for related equipment. This includes acting as an escalation point for the most critical projectspecific issues. 
• Utilize systems and tools to analyze and follow up on the execution of category strategies as well as inform project procurement managers of existing relationships and risks in the whole supply chain.  

Qualifications :

Personal Abilities 

• Excellent soft leadership skills within a matrix organization.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal and relationship skills enabling efficient cooperation across the company.
• Customer oriented mindset both internally and externally.
• Strong technical commercial and analytical mindset.
• Excellent communication listening and negotiation skills. 

Competence requirements 

• Fluent in Norwegian and English.
• Relevant professional experience within hydropower in procurement related equipment sales engineering project or contract management of at least 7 years.
• In depth knowledge of the supplier market regarding relevant hydropower subcategories.  

Additional Information :

Statkraft offers

• Professional and personal development in an exciting company
• A positive working environment characterised by competenceresponsibility and innovation
• A diverse workplace regarding gender age and culturalbackground.
• Competitive terms of employment and excellent benefit schemes 

The position is based at Statkraft HQ in Oslo. The Category Manager reports to the VP Category Management and New Energy Solutions Mat Scarborough. 

Statkrafts 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. 

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

Application deadline: February 3rd 2025.

Job type: Permanent 

Working hours: Fulltime 

Contact Person: Mat Scarborough 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime