Strategic Sourcing Specialist
CorPower Ocean
Company Overview
CorPower Ocean AB
Stockholm, Sweden
2009
Approximately 80 employees (source: andersnord.com). No public revenue disclosures for 2023 or later.
What They Do
CorPower Ocean focuses exclusively on wave energy technology, developing point absorber wave energy converters (WECs) that harness ocean waves as the world's largest untapped renewable source. Their technology delivers over five times more electricity per tonne of equipment than prior state-of-the-art systems (source: corpowerocean.com). The core products include CorPack modular clusters with capacities ranging from 10-30 MW, which comprise WECs, moorings, anchors, intra-array cables, floating collection hubs, and electrical systems. These are designed for scalable utility-scale wave farms, utilizing a heart-inspired pumping principle with pre-tensioned WaveSpring for phase control, allowing for high efficiency in normal waves and survivability during storms (source: corpowerocean.com).
CorPower's services span the entire project lifecycle, starting from Stage 1 Opportunity Assessment, which includes yield analysis, conceptual design, and cost estimation, to Stage 2 Project Development involving detailed design and finance, and finally Stage 3 Project Delivery, which encompasses manufacturing and installation (source: corpowerocean.com). Their target markets are primarily coastal regions, where they aim to complement existing wind and solar energy sources with stable output, catering to developers, utilities, and governments seeking 24/7 clean energy solutions. Key differentiators include their lightweight composite design and the world's largest 7.2 MW dry-test facility located in Stockholm, which is used for simulated global wave testing (source: corpowerocean.com).
Projects & Track Record
CorPower Ocean has completed notable projects such as the 1:2 scale C3 prototype, which was deployed at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney, Scotland, between 2018 and 2019. This project successfully demonstrated the performance and survivability of their technology. More recently, in September 2023, they installed the first commercial-scale C4 device at Aguçadoura in northern Portugal, which generated electricity in regular sea conditions and survived harsh weather, subsequently being recovered for upgrades before redeployment (source: wikipedia.org). Ongoing major projects include the HiWave-5 demonstration in Portugal, which is supported by a 7.3 million EUR investment from AICEP, and the development of next-generation type-certified devices aimed at bankable farms (source: corpowerocean.com). Their geographic presence spans Sweden, Portugal, Scotland, and Norway, emphasizing local job creation through modular CorPacks for global coastal rollout (source: corpowerocean.com).
Recent Developments
In 2023, CorPower Ocean achieved a significant milestone by deploying and operating the commercial-scale C4 WEC in Aguçadoura, validating both its survivability and electricity generation capabilities. Following this, the device was recovered for maintenance and upgrades, while the company pursued prototype certification (source: eicscalingclub.eu). They are also advancing next-generation devices toward type certification for commercial viability and continuing the execution of the HiWave-5 project (source: corpowerocean.com). In the recently concluded COMPACT project, CorPower partnered with OPS Solutions to develop and test a lightweight composite pre-tension cylinder prototype, targeting PED certification at 900 bar pressure to reduce costs and mass (source: corpowerocean.com). The company has not reported any major acquisitions or mergers, but they continue to grow their team, which now consists of approximately 80 employees (source: eicscalingclub.eu).
Working There
CorPower Ocean offers a variety of roles spanning engineering disciplines such as hydrodynamics, power take-off (PTO), composites, marine operations, machinery integration, and project management. The team, which has grown to approximately 80 employees from 20 different countries, is characterized by a culture that emphasizes courageous problem-solving and diligence in physics-based testing (source: eicscalingclub.eu). Hiring occurs at their Stockholm headquarters, as well as in Viana do Castelo, Oslo, and Stromness, reflecting their diverse operational needs (source: wikipedia.org). The company promotes a mission-driven environment that attracts global talent, with a focus on innovation and practical solutions to complex challenges in wave energy technology (source: corpowerocean.com). While specific employee benefits are not documented, their careers page invites potential candidates to join their mission to "power the planet" alongside partners like EIT InnoEnergy (source: corpowerocean.com).
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Working at CorPower Ocean you will be part of a world class team, determined to make big impact. We are on a mission to bring reliable and competitive wave energy to the world. We offer a high degree of autonomy and flexibility, combined with great personal responsibility. CorPower Ocean is a global leader in wave energy, with a technology that has shown game-changing performance. Your work will contribute to the global energy transition by unlocking one of the largest untapped sources of clean energy on earth.
Role
We are looking for an ambitious person with relevant experience in operational procurement in a complex technical field to join our Supply chain and quality team. Do you want to take a key role in the development of wave energy technology?
Responsibilities
- You will drive the design-to-cost process together with design team and feed design input for manufacturing processes, quality, cost, supplier selections and logistics.
- Your purchasing scope is focused on LV/MV components, electrical drive train components, sensors and control equipment. However, as a supply chain team member you will support the entire product development and delivery process where needed.
- The scope of responsibility includes the product delivery phases from design, quotations/negotiations, sourcing decision and purchasing, delivery monitoring, incoming control/quality.
- Establishing and developing relationships with key suppliers of electrical components and sub-systems.
- Actively control the supply chain towards time synchronized delivery to project schedule.
- Cost calculations and cost improvement projects together with suppliers.
- New supplier qualification according to supplier approval process and ISO9001 requirements.
- Consider global sourcing and local content aspects as a natural part of all sourcing work.
Skills and qualifications
You have at least two years working experience of strategical and operational purchasing/procurement, with a degree in relevant discipline. You have experience from industrial machinery and electrical components, preferably for harsh environments, for instance from automotive, mining, marine applications or other sectors with similar requirements. We expect strong negotiations skills with experience from creating agreements and implementing balanced Terms & Conditions. Experience from advanced work in ERP systems is considered qualifying (CorPower is using Monitor ERP). You like to travel and work closely together with suppliers to optimize quality, cost drivers and lead-times. You are highly proficient in business English.
As a person
- You are striving for excellence, put quality into everything you do.
- You are self-motivated and hate to waste time.
- You always search for the most simple and sustainable solutions to difficult problems.
- You love to learn new things, and take pride in constantly developing your skills.
- You are persistent, knowing it takes stamina to reach ambitious goals.
- You see your tasks through to completion.
- You are comfortable in presenting your solutions internally and externally.
- You are data driven and strive to always back your points with a solid analysis.
CorPower Ocean has a highly diversified team with many nationalities and backgrounds, all working towards the same goal. This is something we are very proud of. We are not perfect yet, but we hope you share our aim to achieve higher equality.
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About the role
February 28, 2026
Full time
Company
- Stockholm, Sweden
At least two years of relevant experience
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