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

• Perform market intelligence, cost modelling, and risk assessments

• 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