Procurement & Energy Management Engineer

Easpring Finland New Materials Oy; Kotka; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Easpring Finland New Materials Oy in Kotka, Finland, seeks a Procurement Engineer to lead local procurement and own electricity procurement and energy management as the plant ramps up and expands production.

You will coordinate electricity price risk management, hedging, and consumption forecasting, working with production, maintenance, sales and external energy specialists to optimize costs and supply security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Energy or a related field.
• Practical experience in procurement, sourcing or supplier management, preferably in an industrial, manufacturing or energy‑intensive environment.
• Good understanding of procurement processes, supplier contracts, commercial negotiations and cost management.
• Understanding of electricity procurement, the Nordic electricity market and energy price risk concepts, or a demonstrated ability to develop these competences with specialist support.
• Ability to coordinate external energy experts and evaluate professional advice, with sound judgment on when to seek internal approvals or elevate risks.
• Understanding of industrial electricity consumption, production planning and energy monitoring is an advantage.
• Analytical skills and ability to work with forecasts, consumption data, costs and management reports.
• Strong communication, negotiation, collaboration and problem‑solving skills.
• Professional proficiency in English; Finnish language skills are a strong advantage for local sourcing and supplier cooperation.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and cooperate across commercial and operational functions in a fast‑changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage local procurement of materials, equipment, spare parts and services.
• Build and maintain relationships with local suppliers and support cost, quality, delivery, compliance and procurement process improvements.
• Take overall responsibility for the Company's electricity procurement and energy management activities, coordinating internal stakeholders and external professional service providers to ensure effective implementation and performance.
• Coordinate the development, implementation and periodic review of electricity procurement, price risk management and hedging policies and guidelines, in cooperation with external experts and relevant internal functions.
• Manage commercial cooperation and contract discussions with the electricity strategic partner; prepare hedging proposals and coordinate necessary internal review and approvals before issuing authorized instructions.
• Work with external specialists to assess Nordic electricity market developments and develop electricity price and cost outlooks for management and sales, supporting business planning and customer pricing.
• Coordinate the procurement of Guarantees of Origin (GoO), including type and volume requirements received from sales, and ensure appropriate internal approvals and partner instructions.
• Coordinate physical day‑ahead and intraday electricity procurement with the strategic partner and operations team, based on plant production plans and expected electricity demand.
• Monitor actual electricity consumption against forecasts and day‑ahead orders, analyze deviations and balance power exposure, and coordinate corrective measures with operations and the service provider.
• Develop electricity demand forecasts and consumption monitoring and reporting in cooperation with production, maintenance, sales and relevant technical teams.
• Coordinate energy efficiency opportunities with production and maintenance teams, supporting analysis and implementation while operational teams retain responsibility for plant operations.
• Establish clear communication routines for planned and unplanned production changes that may affect power consumption and short‑term electricity procurement.
• Manage external energy service providers, assess their professional recommendations, coordinate internal decisions and approved actions, monitor service performance and ensure timely escalation of significant energy‑related risks.
• Prepare regular reports on procurement performance, electricity cost forecasts, hedging status, consumption deviations and energy management risks; maintain appropriate records and comply with Company purchasing, financial authorization and compliance requirements.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Energy or related field

Job description

Easpring Finland New Materials Oy in Kotka, Finland, seeks a Procurement Engineer to lead local procurement and own electricity procurement and energy management as the plant ramps up and expands production.

You will coordinate electricity price risk management, hedging, and consumption forecasting, working with production, maintenance, sales and external energy specialists to optimize costs and supply security.