Head of Indirect Procurement

Join the team of bold professionals at Enersense! We are now hiring a Head of Indirect Procurement in Helsinki, Finland.

Enersense Supply Operations and Procurement is on a transformation journey moving from a decentralized to a centralized procurement model within a publicly listed company environment.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of building something new: developing structures, capabilities, and practices that will shape how procurement creates value across the company.

As Head of Indirect Procurement, you will lead a team responsible for a wide range of Enersense's indirect spend categories including fleet, facilities, tools, workwear & safety, IT, and professional services.

Success in this role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders and your procurement colleagues.

You will be a member of the Supply Operations and Procurement leadership team.

Together with your team, you will lead and collaborate on category planning, strategic sourcing initiatives, driving supplier value and performance development.

Your contribution will enhance Enersense's competitiveness, operational readiness, and overall procurement efficiency.

You will guide and coach your team to deliver exceptional results and contribute to the company's strategy to become a trusted lifecycle partner by delivering transparent, efficient, and sustainable solutions to our customers.

Responsibilities


* Lead, coach and develop the Indirect Procurement team, building modern, value-driven procurement capabilities and a strong contribution to operational and business success.


* Define and implement category strategies for fleet, facilities, tools, workwear & safety, IT, and professional services together with your team.


* Oversee procurement planning, execution, and performance for indirect categories ensuring alignment with company objectives.


* Drive competitive tendering and supplier selection to achieve cost efficiency, quality, and compliance.


* Ensure early procurement involvement in planning and budgeting phases to optimize cost, commercial outcomes and supplier performance.


* Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to integrate procurement decisions into operational and strategic plans and increase cost awareness across the company.


* Develop and implement standardized processes, tools, and best practices for indirect procurement across the company.


* Promote data-driven decision-making to improve cost effectiveness, supplier performance, and overall process efficiency.


* Ensure supplier compliance with safety, quality, sustainability, and regulatory requirements.


* Manage risks related to supplier performance, contractual obligations, and market conditions.


* Coach and mentor your team to continuously improve capabilities, performance, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements


* A university degree in supply chain management, engineering, business, o...