Yara

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

About the Company & Unit

At Yara International, we’ve been shaping the future of agriculture and sustainability since 1905. Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Yara is a global company with a strong presence in over 60 countries across six continents, employing more than 17,000 people worldwide. We specialize in agricultural products, industrial solutions, and environmental innovations, all driven by a deep commitment to sustainable practices and ethical collaboration with farmers and partners around the globe. Our mission is bold and inspiring: to responsibly feed the world and protect the planet.

Our Direct Procurement (DP) team plays a vital role in the sourcing of key materials like Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potash, Chemicals, Carbonates, Coating, and Energy, while managing global supply chain operations and maritime logistics. Each year, DP sources around 15 million tonnes of materials, and Yara Maritime Logistics handles over 17 million tonnes of product. Our team of professionals, based in Oslo, Brussels, Geneva, São Paulo, Singapore and Cartagena, ensures reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable supply to Yara’s global operations.

We are now looking for a Senior Energy Sourcing Manager to join our Energy Sourcing team within Direct Procurement at Yara. This is a unique opportunity to be at the center of global supply chain operations, helping ensure the flow of essential materials that support sustainable agriculture worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Scout for opportunities and negotiate, structure and close energy supply contracts that contribute to the competitive success of Yara.
• Develop, present and gain consensus on complex energy sourcing projects with internal stakeholders.
• The role requires deep collaboration with a broad range of stakeholders in Yara including production plants, Yara Clean Ammonia, Finance, Global Climate & Energy, the Ethics team etc.
• Take responsibility for all commercial, risk, compliance and administrative/reporting aspects of contracts once signed.
• Build relationships with key business partners.
• Monitor relevant energy markets and provide market opinions.

Profile

• Master's degree in economics, business administration, engineering, law or related disciplines.
• Ideally 5-10 years of commercial experience from the energy industry or other releated commodities.
• The ability to manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously, requiring frequent communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills and a structured way of working.
• Collaborative team player with high standards and business ethics.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Fluency in English is a requirement and other languages are an advantage.

Additional Information

This position is based in Oslo or Brussels, where local terms & conditions will apply. The role will require some travelling to Yara sites and locations worldwide.

As a global organization we actively strive to reflect the diversity in society. We therefore encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply, and we are committed to offering a diverse and inclusive work environment which allows combining career progress with the needs of family or other personal circumstances.

Contact details

Anita Nyvold, VP Energy Sourcing

Yannick Deplechin, Senior Manager People & Culture

Apply no later than

Sunday 29 June 2025

Knowledge grows through differences

Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.

As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.