Procurement Officer

Helsinki

The NORDIC INVESTMENT BANK (NIB) offers you the chance to do banking that makes a difference. The projects that we finance benefit the environment and improve productivity in the Nordic-Baltic region. We are an International Financial Institution owned by the eight Nordic and Baltic countries, and we offer you the possibility to work with experts from around the world. The challenges you will face working at NIB are unique and will provide you with valuable experiences. We value diversity and we are a close network of some 230 professionals located in the heart of Helsinki. The atmosphere is international, and our official working language is English.

We are now looking for a Procurement Officer to the Legal Department. You will report directly to the General Counsel and your responsibilities cover NIB’s overall procurement process, strategy development and supplier management. The role provides an opportunity to work independently while collaborating closely with NIB’s internal stakeholders, suppliers and the Legal team.

You will guide internal stakeholders throughout the procurement process, including requirements definition, tendering, selection and documentation, offering best practices and continuous process support as required. Additionally, you will be responsible for supplier management activities, with a focus on risk and performance management.

Qualifications and skills

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in economics, procurement or a degree in other relevant field
• Solid experience in demanding and versatile procurement activities, including process and strategy development
• Good negotiation and communication skills, proactiveness, and ability to collaborate efficiently with various internal and external stakeholders
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines
• Fluency in English
• Experience in financial management and analysis is considered an asset

We offer you

• Ambitious, motivated and supportive colleagues, possibility to collaborate with suppliers and with colleagues across NIB
• Meaningful work in constantly evolving, international environment
• A demanding and rewarding role, where you will take the overall responsibility for the procurement process and its continuous development

The position is located at NIB’s headquarters in Helsinki, Finland. We apply a hybrid work model, combining office and remote work, and offer a competitive remuneration package.

We warmly welcome expatriate employees and their families by supporting their relocation to a lively Nordic capital with a modern atmosphere.

For more information about this position, please contact Reetta Holopainen (reetta.holopainen@nib.int), Procurement Officer.

The deadline for submitting your application is 29 October 2023, applications will however be processed successively when received.

To apply for the position and for more information about NIB, please visit https://www.nib.int/who_we_are/our_people/jobs. 

The vision of NIB is a prosperous and sustainable Nordic-Baltic region. Our employees are our strongest asset in realising this vision. Our core values are competence, commitment, and cooperation.

In recruitment, NIB puts the main emphasis on personal and professional qualifications and experience.

NIB is a professional expert organisation and encourages employees to continuously develop their professional competencies while maintaining a sustainable work-life balance.

Contact person

Reetta Holopainen

Procurement Officer

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