Procurement and Logistics Coordinator

Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and battery energy storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Main purpose of position
Currently we are looking for a Procurement and Logistics Coordinator (12-month Contract) in Cape Town, South Africa to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. As our Procurement and Logistics Coordinator you will provide a procurement and logistic service to the relevant business unit through frequent reporting and ensuring that goods are delivered on time, within budget and compliant with procurement policies and within the expected quality requirement.

Main responsibilities  

Structuring Phase of projects

• Highlight logistic risks identified during the structuring phase and timeously communicate to Line Manager
• Facilitate visits to potential ports and obtain road risk assessment to site
• Prepare project documentation for execution including shipping registers, delivery plans and others in
• accordance with the operating system
• Assist with a low risk cost effective delivery plan and submit proposal to the line manager
• Prepare the logistic RFP before submitting to Line Manager for approval to issue
• Issue and follow up on logistics RFP responses
• Assist with the bid evaluation and recommendation process

Delivery/execution phase

• Prepare contracts for relevant service/material suppliers
• Ensure that signed contract is returned, shared on document management system and communicated to Project Team
• Create and maintain logistic schedules
• Manage all Customs related documents
• Ensure that the milestone project documentation is obtained, shared on the operating system and communicated to Project Team
• Maintain the logistics execution plan per project
• Receive invoices and check against contracts/purchase orders and delivery notes from site and recommend for payment or reject with reasons
• Obtain updated delivery advise from Suppliers and align on deliveries with Project Team
• Assist in closing out contracts at end of project
• Ensure that handover of spare parts list and material to Operation & Maintenance team is done.
• Provide warranty register and handover to Operation & Maintenance team
• Compile lessons learned report and submit to the line manager

Qualifications and competencies  

• Diploma in Supply Chain Management
• 2+ years’ experience in a similar role
• 2+ years’ experience in Procurement Operating System
• Organise day-to-day electronic filing in the document management system
• Excellent knowledge in MS Office: Advanced Excel, MSWord, PowerPoint
• Presentation and report writing skills
• Excellent communication skills, customer and goal oriented

Personal characteristics

It is part of every employees’ terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:

• Predictable : demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
• Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently
• Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
• Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude

For the particular role we also expect

• Should be available and accustomed to travel internationally to 3rd world and other countries
• Must be able to work extended hours
• French language advantageous

We offer
Scatec is an exciting, innovative and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference. 

Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law.

All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence and business need.