Nord Pool

Oslo

Do you want to join Europe's leading power market and help us on the journey to become the preferred marketplace for European power trading? In Nord Pool we have high ambitions, and to be able to reach our goals we need the brightest people with us. Why would you join us, you ask?
Perhaps this will help:
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We are an international organization with a large footprint across Europe.
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International opportunities to grow together with a highly professional staff.
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A company that is a positive part of Europe’s power markets, working towards the energy green shift &amp; Europe carbon neutrality by 2050, optimizing the exchange of electricity in Europe and beyond.
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An organization that values the employees and understands that to be able to perform we need to have fun while doing it - so if we meet, we challenge you with the following question: What will make it fun for you working with us in Nord Pool?
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And of course, we have an excellent canteen, good pension, electric vehicle charger and social activities.
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Do you want to be part of an inspiring work environment? We are looking for a Procurement Specialist.
The Procurement Specialist is part of the Finance role family accountable for the accurate financial representation of Nord Pool’s operations. As Procurement Specialist you will be responsible for performing the daily operational Procurement activities including negotiating prices, business and legal terms and conditions to generate savings and mitigate risks while respecting corporate policies and procedures. Additionally, you will be responsible for performing project related activities related to the ERP system, enhancements, maintenance, and training of end users. In this position you will be an integral part of the Nord Pool accounting team and the procurement team in the Euronext group.
Working place will be at Lysaker, Oslo and this role reports to the Chief Accountant in Nord Pool.
Role and Responsibilities
As a Procurement Specialist you will:
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Engage with system related project activities, enhancements, maintenance, issue resolution and end user training
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Collaborate with Accounts Payable team to facilitate vendor payment and resolve system related payment issues
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Participate in the production of Procurement KPI’s and key reports (weekly, monthly dashboards);
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Negotiate price on ad hoc requirements and long-term contract (new and renewed);
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Review/Control purchase requisitions (incl. support to Business to raise requisitions), in line with Procurement Policy;
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Process PO’s and send them to vendors.
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Qualifications and Experience
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Experience of implementing, improving, and overseeing P2P processes
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Experience of Microsoft Dynamics (D365) ERM system is highly preferable.
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Experience in procurement, negotiation/sourcing, vendor management and contract management;
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Experience of IT related sourcing preferable;
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University degree or equivalent -- MBA preferred.
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Desired personal qualities:
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Well organized with strong problem solving and analytical skills;
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Highly motivated, willing, and able to learn, demonstrate initiative;
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Work well in teams with a strong attention to detail;
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Able to balance need for high level of accuracy with tight deadlines
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Strong technical and communication skills;
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Excellent Norwegian and English skills, both written and oral;
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Strong internal drive to improve processes;
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Must identify with our corporate values: Together, with Integrity, towards Excellence.
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We will hire the right candidate as soon as they come along. If you think you are the one, do not wait; apply now!
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against individuals based on race, gender, age, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other legally protected factor. We value the unique talents of all our people, who come from diverse backgrounds with different individual experiences and points of view, and we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect.