Strategic Procurement Specialist

Elcogen; Vantaa; Hybrid; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

A clean energy technology company in Vantaa is looking for a Strategic Procurement Specialist to develop sourcing strategies for SOFC components. The ideal candidate has strong negotiation skills and experience in strategic procurement, preferably in clean tech. This role plays a key part in driving sustainable sourcing solutions and improving procurement processes. Join us to contribute to the energy revolution.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic procurement, preferably in clean tech or advanced manufacturing.
• Familiarity with fuel cell components is a strong plus.
• Experience in supplier industrialization and high-volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for key component categories.
• Negotiate contracts and manage long-term supplier relationships.
• Monitor procurement KPIs and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills

Excellent collaboration skills

Skilled in reading technical specifications

Familiarity with ERP systems

Strong organizational and time management skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Your mission
As a Strategic Procurement Specialist at Elcogen, you will take ownership of procurement strategies related to Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) stack and stack module components.

This highly cross-functional role will require strong collaboration with R&D, engineering, production, and supplier partners to ensure cost-effective, scalable, and sustainable sourcing solutions that support our technology and growth goals.

Your ability to manage technical and strategic procurement challenges will be critical to our success as we industrialize clean energy innovation.

Your tasks

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for key component categories.
• Conduct market research to identify new suppliers and assess market trends.
• Lead supplier onboarding to ensure alignment with quality, cost, delivery, and sustainability targets.
• Negotiate contracts and manage long-term supplier relationships.
• Ensure supplier compliance with regulatory, ESG, and quality standards.
• Track and mitigate risks related to lead times, supply shortages, and single-source dependencies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the primary contact for suppliers and resolve supply chain or quality issues.
• Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, and Production teams to align procurement strategies with product development and industrialization.
• Support product design changes and ensure process changes are communicated effectively.
• Coordinate change management processes affecting product properties or performance.

Operational & Technical Procurement Excellence

• Evaluate supplier capability, capacity, and delivery performance.
• Ensure implementation of high-volume manufacturing methods that meet cost, quality, and lead-time targets.
• Maintain and manage technical documentation such as datasheets, specifications, and compliance certificates.
• Drive cost reduction, lead time optimization, and value engineering efforts.
• Propose process improvements at subcontractor sites to enhance efficiency while maintaining quality.

Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor procurement KPIs and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to a proactive, data-driven, and sustainable procurement culture.

Your profile

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.

Experience:

• Proven experience in strategic procurement, preferably in clean tech, automotive, or advanced manufacturing.
• Familiarity with fuel cell components, electrolyzers, or similar complex systems is a strong plus.
• Experience in supplier industrialization, high-volume manufacturing, and outsourcing.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills.
• Excellent collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
• Skilled in reading technical specifications and driving cost-performance trade-offs.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and procurement analytics tools.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail, resilience under pressure, and a solution-oriented mindset.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel to supplier sites to support industrialization and ramp-up activities.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.

This role is open in Vantaa or Tallinn.

About Us

Elcogen is at the forefront of the energy revolution with a huge vision – do you want to join our journey towards market leadership in fuel cell technology and green hydrogen?

Founded in 2001, Elcogen is a manufacturer of clean energy technology that delivers affordable green hydrogen and emission-free electricity. We are a European business with a proud Estonian heritage and a global customer network delivering flexible core solid oxide technology.

Elcogen has its registered office in the UK, and manufacturing facilities in Estonia and Finland that have served 160 customers in 30 countries. Currently, we have 150+ employees working in our Estonian and Finland factories.

Elcogen is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

We understand that some highly capable candidates might hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet every listed qualification. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. You may be the right candidate for the role.

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