Research shows that women and other under-represented groups within our industry hesitate to apply unless they tick most boxes of a role description. At H2 Green Steel, we are building an impact company with sustainability at its core. We need a diverse, inclusive, and authentic team to rally behind our purpose of de-carbonizing hard-to-abate industries, starting with steel. So, if you are equally passionate about our purpose yet concerned that your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the qualifications stated in the job advert, we strongly encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate, either for this role - or for another upcoming role in our rapidly growing business. About us: H2 Green Steel is on a mission to disrupt the global steel industry by producing green steel, with the end goal of bringing down CO2 emissions to zero. By using green hydrogen and fossil-free electricity instead of coal; water and heat will be our primary emissions. By 2030, our ambition is to produce 5 million tonnes of green steel annually in our fully integrated, digitalized, and sustainable plant in Boden, located in northern Sweden - currently in construction phase. But this is just the beginning - our expertise in green hydrogen will enable us to decarbonize other industries in addition to steel, and we look forward to what’s next in store for us. We are looking for talented, innovative, and purpose-driven people to join our rapidly growing and diverse team. Our employees get to learn everyday, implement the latest technology and test and put their ideas into practice. Together, we are building an impact company with sustainability at its core - for our people, customers, investors, society, and planet. Purchasing Manager We have a strong vision for how we want to interact with markets, partners, suppliers and society and we seek to build a best-in-class procurement capability. We are strengthening our procurement team with a Purchasing Manager to develop and drive our operational purchasing and expediting process and capability. In the role as Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for leading Purchasers & Expeditors, ensuring a high quality in ordering is maintained and lead the business in formalizing its needs into purchase orders. This role will also play a critical part in the development and improvement of our digital purchase-to-pay process environment. You will build the strong relationships needed with internal stakeholders and external partners and suppliers to successfully maintain the integrity of our P2P flow and digital purchasing systems. Responsibilities: - Lead and develop a team of Purchasers & Expeditors to establish a best in class Purchasing Function, currently made up of 3 highly qualified team members. - Be part of developing processes and systems for the overall Procurement need of H2GS. - Establish strong relationships with stakeholders, partners and suppliers to streamline P2P flow. - Lead the team to ensure supplier contracts and business needs are translated into purchase orders in line with company policies and procedures. - Development of purchasing standards, processes and procedures. - Educate and support the business in proper purchasing behaviours and process adherence. - Provide tactical and operational sourcing and supplier selection in line with H2GS Procurement Framework and sourcing process. - Identify risks and opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency. Qualifications: - Master's degree in IT, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related fields. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at various organizational levels. - Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and adaptable to changing environments. - A can-do attitude and curiosity for finding the best processes and solutions. - Previous experience of leading a purchasing team. - Solid digital purchasing experience and P2P process understanding. - Excellent written and verbal communication in English. - Experience in working in manufacturing, the steel industry or other industrial environments is a plus. What we can offer you If you are passionate about making actual change and having a positive impact on society and our planet, H2 Green Steel offers a unique opportunity to be part of a fun and professional team with high ambitions. You will get the opportunity to shape your future career together with a company focusing on creating a culture where everyone can thrive and feel a sense of belonging. In the end, we know that H2 Green Steel’s growth and success is dependent on our people and we can’t wait to shape the future of steelmaking and other industries together as a team.