Head of Procurement Mines

Boliden

Join Boliden and be part of a pioneering force in the mining and metals industry, committed to sustainability and innovation. Boliden is a leading metals company with a focus on sustainable development, environmental responsibility, and operational excellence. As the Head of Procurement Mines, you’ll play a crucial role in driving our procurement process development forward while championing our sustainability efforts.

Why join Boliden?

At Boliden, we believe in pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo. As a global leader in the mining and metals sector, we’re dedicated to driving positive change and making a lasting impact on both our industry and the world. By joining our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work with talented professionals from diverse backgrounds, tackle complex challenges, and contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of sustainable procurement.

Boliden Group Procurement is now looking for our new Head of Procurement Mines who will be an integral part in the further development of the Procurement function within Boliden. Join us and be part of this unique opportunity to drive change and continuous improvement!

Your main responsibilities

In your role as Head of Procurement Mines you will have the responsibility for developing the work within the business area Mines for the Group procurement function in close collaboration with the Procurement Management Team as well as internal stakeholders. You will lead and optimize the organization within the Business Area including incorporating the Business Areas needs into the procurement agenda and vice versa.

Your team consists of 16 dedicated colleagues of which 8 are direct reports. You will report to the Chief Procurement Officer and you will be a member of the Procurement Management Team as well as representing Procurement in the Business Area Mines Management team. The position can be located at any of the Boliden locations if necessary. Your work will involve some travel.

Your assignment also includes:

• Leading and coaching of teams and managers across multiple sites
• Together with stakeholders ensure process and follow up so that Boliden’s targets are reached
• Budget responsibility
• Development of procurement function in collaboration with procurement management team
• Responsible of delivery of procurement related services to the business area
• Main point of contact and responsibility towards Mines Management Team regarding procurement related topics
• Represent Procurement function in steering groups for investments and development projects within Mines
• Developing the supplier base and Boliden’s relationship with key suppliers

Your profile and skills

To succeed in this position, we believe you have commercial experience and strong business acumen, including the ability to diagnose and analyze problems and drive appropriate solutions. We are looking for someone who has a passion for business and preferably some experience from the area. You bring experience, best practices and ways of working for developing high performing teams. Furthermore, you have experience of managing employees, as well as change management.

We place great emphasis on personal qualities. As a person, you are development- and result-oriented, you are structured and analytical with a solid financial understanding. We see that you are a social person with great stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence, coach, and communicate at all levels of the organization to achieve results. Furthermore, you have the ability to build and develop teams and are a good communicator. You are a role model when it comes to ethical matters.

You also:

• Have adequate academic qualifications in the field of business, technology or legal
• Have a driver’s license
• Speak and write Swedish and/or Finnish fluently
• Express yourself well in both spoken and written English

What we offer

Every workday we explore how we can drive change to improve society for generations to come. How we can use new technologies and innovation to make the shift that will drive more sustainable business. How we can use our courage to challenge existing ways of working, learn and grow a caring global company where our differences make us stronger.

Application and for more information

The recruitment process is carried out together with Compass Human Resources Group. Please submit your CV and application via the application link. If you would like to find out more about the role, please do not hesitate to contact Recruitment Consultant Jens Holmberg +46 70 377 06 20.

Join us at Boliden and be part of a brighter, more sustainable future. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!