Category Lead EPCM, Engineering

Are you our next creator of change?

Do you want to be part of creating solutions for mitigating climate change? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel. Together we will accelerate transformation for a more sustainable future.

We are looking for you,

Category Lead, EPCM, Engineering, Procurement

to our Procurement team in Espoo/Porvoo Finland. 

You will focus on end-to-end category management of EPCM and Engineering globally for all Neste’s locations. In this job you will work closely with Procurement, Engineering, and Investment Projects colleagues in Singapore, Rotterdam and Finland.

In our team, you will collaborate on strategic sourcing initiatives, drive supplier performance, and contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our procurement processes. Together with you and your expertise, we can make an impact today and keep our promises for tomorrow.

Reasons to join

Real impact right now. We create solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. We live by our values every day; we care, we have courage, we cooperate.

Safety and caring. We value safety always and everywhere. We want our work to feel good and do good. At Neste, we nurture a culture where everyone is welcome and feels safe, respected and encouraged to be their unique true selves.

Exciting growth. Transformation brings new possibilities, fostering both courage and curiosity. As a global company, collaboration is the key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working. We support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities.

In addition, our benefits for employees in Finland include, for example, a personnel fund as part of the overall remuneration, good occupational health care, and an extensive membership in a sickness or health insurance fund. We also support leisure time activities, e.g. by offering benefits for sports and culture.

The job is located in Kilpilahti, Porvoo, which is about 30 minutes by car from the center of Helsinki. We organize free bus transportation to Kilpilahti for our employees from the capital region, Porvoo and the nearby areas.

More about the job

Your role in our team

• Manage the full end-to-end EPCM and Engineering procurement category, encompassing strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management.

• Develop and execute category strategies that align with business objectives, focusing on cost optimization, risk mitigation, and innovation.

• Proactively engage with stakeholders to understand their needs and provide strategic procurement advice.

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders, fostering collaboration and driving continuous improvement.

• Monitor supplier performance, manage supplier relationships, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Conduct regular market analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the categories.

• Collaborate with legal and risk management teams to ensure contracts comply with relevant policies and regulations.

• Drive cost savings initiatives and track realized savings against targets.

Keys to success in this role

• Master's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

• Demonstrated ability to drive results

• Extensive experience managing complex procurement categories encompassing EPCM and Engineering, consistently driving significant value and efficiency improvements.

• Strong negotiation, contract drafting, and supplier management skills.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Other strengths we value

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 

• Responsible attitude and safety-oriented mindset

Let’s get you started

We look forward to receiving your CV and application (with a salary request) by August 6th, 2025.

If you have any questions regarding the process or the position, please get in touch with Niko Paavola, Head of Technical Services Categories, niko.paavola@neste.com, +358 50 458 4050 from August 4th to 6th.

The recruitment process will include interviews and a possible aptitude assessment. The first interviews are preliminarily scheduled to take place on week 33. The person selected for the position must pass a health examination including a drug test. A security clearance is obtained with your consent.

Neste in brief

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) creates solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. The company is the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, enabling its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste refines waste, residues and other renewable raw materials to high-quality renewable fuels at its refineries located on three continents. The company’s annual renewable fuels production capacity will be increased to 6.8 million tons in 2027.

Neste has high standards for sustainability and the company has consistently been recognized by several leading sustainability indices. In 2024, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 20.6 billion. Read more: neste.com