Category Specialist Energy and Utilities

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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 Specialist, Energy & Utilities

to our Global Procurement team

You will support end-to-end category management within Energy & Utilities, consisting of electricity, steam, hydrogen, natural gas and other industrial gases. In this job you will work closely with Neste colleagues such as Category Leads, Legal Counsels and Operations representatives globally.
In our team, you will collaborate on strategic sourcing initiatives, drive supplier performance, and contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our Energy & Utilities procurement processes. Together with you and your expertise, we can make an impact today and keep our promises for tomorrow.

Your location can be either in Finland at our Espoo HQ or the Netherlands at our refinery in Maasvlakte or office in Hoofddorp.

Reasons to join

Real impact right now. We work in an inspiring and evolving business environment, where everything we do serves one purpose: to create a healthier planet for our children. To drive a growing impact as a global leader in renewable and circular solutions 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 and fosters our courage and curiosity. As a global growing company we support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities. Collaboration is the key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working.

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.

Your role

• Market Analysis: Analyze energy and utilities markets relevant to our core spend categories.
• Supplier Analysis: Evaluate specific companies within these markets, conducting tailored analyses to understand sourcing alternatives, supplier profiles, cost structures, and offerings.
• Spend Analytics: Perform historical and predictive spend analysis to identify savings opportunities and develop improvement strategies.
• Contract and Pricing Management: Maintain up-to-date category contracts and pricing, develop automation where possible. Manage smaller purchase requisition (PR) to purchase order (PO) processes.
• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Support: Contribute to SRM activities by providing data on supplier supply, quality, and cost performance. Ensure supply continuity with appropriate quality and pricing, including managing supplier claims.
• Strategic Sourcing Participation: Engage together with the category leads in strategic sourcing initiatives, savings projects, contract negotiations, and supplier relationship management, as well as related reporting.
• Stakeholder and Supplier Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders jointly with category leads, fostering collaboration and driving continuous improvement.

The best combination to succeed in this role

• Analytical and Financial Capabilities: Strong analytical skills, proficiency in data modeling, and a solid understanding of basic financial analysis.
• Educational Background: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Business.
• Relevant Work Experience: Proven experience in roles related to energy, energy markets, or utilities.
• Energy Market Knowledge: Understanding of current energy market trends and technologies.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in English and preferably the local language of the hiring location.

Other strengths we value

• Global Experience: Experience managing global environments and suppliers.
• Negotiation and Collaboration Skills: Experience in negotiation management, strong partnership skills, and high ethical standards, coupled with agreement-making and project management abilities.
• Proactive and Results-Oriented Approach: A self-starting and completion-focused work style with a strong sense of urgency and a relentless drive for results.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Adaptability: The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Let’s get you started

We look forward to receiving your CV and application with a salary request by June 8th, 2025.

If you have any questions regarding the process or the position, please get in touch with Sini Tiilikainen, Head of Energy & Utilities Procurement, sini.tiilikainen@neste.com, +358405795051.

We will do our best to contact you within 2 weeks after the application time has ended. The recruitment process will include interviews and a possible aptitude assessment. The person selected for the position must pass a health examination including a drug test. A possible 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