Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist

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Vianode is an advanced battery materials company providing sustainable anode graphite solutions for the battery and EV value chains in North America and Europe. Vianode’s breakthrough solution enables tailored high-performance synthetic anode graphite and holistic sustainability offering a 90% reduction in CO2 footprint. Vianode’s long-term ambition is to supply advanced battery materials to 3 million EVs per year by 2030. The Procurement Specialist will take a hands-on role in managing procurement activities within the Engineering & Procurement (EP) scope . The ideal candidate will have experience working in EPC project execution , ensuring smooth coordination between contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders. This role requires a strong ability to oversee procurement strategies, schedules, and deliverables while proactively managing risks and ensuring compliance with logistics and documentation requirements.
What You’ll Be Driving
Contractor Management: Oversee and manage EP contractors on behalf of the client, ensuring alignment with procurement strategies, schedules, and deliverables.
Work closely with engineering, project controls, and construction teams to keep procurement activities on track with the overall execution plan.
Procurement Execution: Take full responsibility for purchasing and expediting tasks, including issuing RFQs, evaluating bids, cutting POs, and coordinating timely material deliveries.
Supplier & Vendor Relations: Maintain regular contact with vendors and contractors to resolve issues efficiently and escalate risks when necessary.
Performance Monitoring: Track procurement milestones and vendor performance, ensuring contractor deliverables align with project objectives.
Ensure proper documentation control, adhering to logistics and customs requirements.
Stakeholder Engagement: Lead or support procurement-related meetings, representing the client during contractor coordination and performance reviews.
Risk Management: Apply a strong understanding of EPC project execution, contractor oversight, schedule integration, and proactive risk management.

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.

• 12+ years of experience in procurement, preferably in EPC projects.
• Strong understanding of contractor management, procurement processes, and supply chain best practices.
• Familiarity with Incoterms, logistics, and customs regulations.
• Onsite with visits to engineering offices, contractor offices and sites for walkthrough and other team meetings

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• Together, we're pioneering anode graphite technology for a carbon-neutral society, paving the way for the green transition and a more sustainable future.
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