Project Procurement Specialist

Are you our next creator of change?

Are you looking for a career in an inspiring, global environment where your expertise makes a difference? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. Together we can help our customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

We are looking for you,

Project Procurement Specialist

to our Purchasing & Expediting team in Singapore, Tuas, where this job will be located, Tuas. We are a team of 30+ professionals dedicated to performing all purchasing and expediting related tasks in investment projects globally.

You will focus on purchasing services. In this job you will work closely with project teams, stakeholders, suppliers and of course with your own team. We are a part of the COO office under Investment Project Execution and Governance as Project Procurement. We have team members in Finland, Netherlands and Singapore. The majority of the team is located in Porvoo, Kilpilahti Technology Center.

In our team, you will be one of the loop in the project execution chain ensuring timely procurement activity execution together with a good cost awareness. Collaboration skills are the key to success in the role. Together with your expertise, we can do meaningful work to drive Neste forward.

Reasons to join

We operate in an inspiring and evolving business environment as a global leader in renewable fuels. We contribute to Neste’s success by living our values every day: we care, we have courage, we cooperate.

We prioritize safety at all times and in every location. We strive to create a positive and impactful work environment.

Transformation brings new possibilities and fosters our courage and curiosity. As a global  company, we support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities. Collaboration is key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working.

More about the job

Your role in our team

• Accountable for providing project procurement expertise and contributing to investment projects. 

• Execution of significant (tailored) spot-buys for investment projects in R2P process including all purchasing categories, like Major equipment, systems, services and construction contracts according to business needs, Procurement targets, plans, procedures, guidelines and processes. 

• Optimize Neste advantages, minimize costs and commercial risk, and deliver savings.

•  If executing all purchasing categories in project, then defining the basis of procurement in projects: plan, schedule and follow up.

• Executing on R2P process ensure system data accuracy by updating agreed systems on time 

• Responsible of making contracts and ensure of contract implementation to project team and suppliers 

• Supplier evaluation, updating supplier data, feedback to suppliers and procurement organization 

•  Escalate project challenges, handle claims together with Project Manager

•  Participating in development projects 

• Co-operate in Procurement and stakeholders with related purchasings

• Overall responsibility for the  purchases throughout the entire process until successful completion. 

Keys to success in this role

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or supply chain management, or similar skills

• Preferably minimum 5 years of experience in procurement

• Good influencing and negotiation skills

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize, and adapt in changing situations

• Proactive approach on tasks, willingness to achieve results and drive change  

• Proficiency and fluency in English

Other strengths we value

• Technical experience in mechanical, civil, process, and/or industrial engineering

• Knowledge of methods and tools of purchasing and sourcing

• Knowledge of contract and commercial law as well as contractual  terms and conditions commonly used in procurement contracts

• SAP S4/HANA experience

• Mindset to get things done and to be proactive in your area of responsibility

Let’s get you started

We look forward to receiving your CV and application (with a salary request) by 6 May 2026.

Due to security and confidentiality, please submit your application through our recruitment system. Applications sent via email will not be considered.

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 first interviews are preliminarily scheduled to take place soonest.  (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