Global Commodity Leader

Corvus Energy; Bergen; On-site; NOK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthy varied lunches and snacks

Sports and social activities

International career opportunities

Job summary

Corvus Energy in Bergen, Norway, is seeking a Global Commodity Leader to direct strategic sourcing for key global commodities used in our battery products. You will shape supplier bases, drive negotiations, and align commodity strategies with product roadmaps and long-term goals.

This senior role requires a strong technical understanding, extensive supplier-management experience, and fluency in English and Norwegian to support an international, fast-growing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or related fields.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in supplier and commodity management.
• Experience with supplier auditing and quality evaluation.
• Experience in electrical/mechanical high-volume manufacturing sourcing.
• Good English and Norwegian communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commodity strategies.
• Align integrated commodity strategies with product roadmaps, development initiatives, operational plans, and long‑term business goals.
• Ensure sourcing strategies and supplier selections align with Corvus’ requirements for business and product compliance, and reliability/performance standard.
• Drive supplier qualifications, performance evaluations, and improvement processes to ensure performance excellence and risk management including business continuity planning.
• Lead contractual negotiations and establish long term agreements.
• Lead global cost‑reduction initiatives using value engineering, specification optimization, and design‑to‑cost, early supplier involvement in NPI phase, including participation in part approval process.

Skills

Global commodity mgmt

Negotiation

Supplier auditing

Quality evaluation

Strategic sourcing

Cross-functional collab

English & Norwegian

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Job description

• Sektor Privat

Responsible for the strategic direction, performance, and development of key global sourcing commodities used across battery products.

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or related fields
• Minimum 10 years of experience in supplier and commodity management
• Experience with supplier auditing and quality evaluation
• Experience in electrical/mechanical high-volume manufacturing sourcing
• Good English and Norwegian communication skills
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Healthy varied lunches and snacks
• Sports and social activities
• International career opportunities

Global Commodity Leader

Are you driven by the chance to influence how things are done and shape how a key department operates in a growing company? Do you thrive in an environment where development, innovation, and real impact go hand in hand? Do you want to join a fast-growing company that is in the forefront of reducing emissions? If so, you may be the person we are looking for!

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Global Commodity Leader to join our great team at our headquarters in Bergen, Norway, reporting to VP Supply Chain & Logistics.

This role is responsible for the strategic direction, performance, and development of key global sourcing commodities used across Corvus’ battery products. It ensures a competitive, resilient, and compliant supply base and supports Corvus’ mission to deliver world‑class energy solutions safely, sustainably, and at scale.

Key responsibilities include:

Develop and execute commodity strategies

Align integrated commodity strategies with product roadmaps, development initiatives, operational plans, and long‑term business goals

Ensure sourcing strategies and supplier selections align with Corvus’ requirements for business and product compliance, and reliability/performance standard

Drive supplier qualifications, performance evaluations, and improvement processes to ensure performance excellence and risk management including business continuity planning

Lead contractual negotiations and establish long term agreements

Lead global cost‑reduction initiatives using value engineering, specification optimization, and design‑to‑cost, early supplier involvement in NPI phase, including participation in part approval process

Education and work experience:

You have:

A bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or related fields. Relevant experience may compensate for lack of formal education

Minimum 10 years’ experience within supplier, commodity management, and negotiation of supplier agreements in an international environment

Experience with supplier auditing and quality evaluation is an advantage

Experience in an electrical/mechanical high-volume manufacturing sourcing environment is an advantage

Functional and behavioral skills:

You have:

A good technical understanding of engineered systems

Proficiency in procurement software and tools

Good English and Norwegian communication skills

You are:

A team player who enjoys close cross‑functional collaboration and appreciate the importance of knowledge sharing

Organized with attention to details

Enjoying negotiations, problem solving and a good written contract

Able to focus and prioritise tasks in a hectic environment

We offer:

An exciting position working for the world's leading supplier of maritime energy storage solutions

An opportunity to take part in the green shift for the ocean space

International work environment and multidisciplinary team collaboration

Competitive salary and benefits

International career opportunities

Joining our team will provide you with the chance to work on cutting‑edge technologies that contribute to a sustainable future.

Our Corporate Values

In Corvus Energy, our values provide a guideline for the correct behaviour and create a common understanding amongst employees. These values are aligned with Corvus Energy’s strategic goals and reflect our company’s leadership vision. These values also serve as guiding principles for all leaders and set out our expectations.

We act with Integrity

We are Team Players

We are Passionate

As an organization, we also strive for a good work–life balance and a healthy lifestyle and we have flexible working hours. We offer healthy varied lunches and snacks as well as sports and social activities outside of work.

We are a fast-growing company with a strong demand for our products, being the undisputed market leader in one of the most exciting industries in the maritime industry.

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About Corvus Energy

Corvus Energy is the world leading supplier of zero‑emission solutions for the maritime industry. We specialize in developing cutting‑edge battery energy storage solutions and hydrogen fuel cell systems to reduce emissions from a wide range of applications, from ferries and offshore vessels to tankers and cruise ships. With over 850+ projects delivered all around the world, Corvus Energy is by far the market leader in one of the most exciting and fast‑growing industries within sustainable transition. Today we are close to 250 employees across 15 global locations, headquartered in Bergen, Norway and with hubs in Vancouver, Canada and Bellingham, USA.

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• Business Continuity Plan
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• Risikostyring

By being the first company to provide a true maritime battery with the needed capacity, lower cost, and safety level, Corvus Energy became a pioneer in maritime energy storage systems (ESSs) for almost every vessel type breaking the ground for future development. Corvus Energy now has the largest installed base of ESSs with the largest number of projects completed. By using the experience gained to develop customized hydrogen fuel cell systems, the company will drive development further towards a more sustainable shipping industry. Corvus' vision is to be the leading provider of zero‑emission solutions.