Meet our Planning and Procurement Manager, Maja Demirci

FAQs with Maja

Who are you?
Maja Demirci, I’m 26 years old and from Poland. I am Planning and Procurement Manager in European Energy and was hired in January 2020.

How would you describe yourself?
I would describe myself as a driven and energetic individual, always up for the next challenge. I am passionate about my work, because I love what I do, I have a steady source of motivation that drives me to do my best. I love learning new things and am always on the lookout for new opportunities to develop and grow within my role, whether that’s learning new skills, taking on a new project or collaborating with other departments.

What do you do at European Energy?
I’m part of the EPC department, more specifically the Sourcing & Procurement Team. We purchase all elements needed to construct solar parks. I am also part of planning the construction schedule and delivering all components to the project sites all around Europe.

How do you try to be a creative enabler of the green transition?
The gold key for me is minimalism. It doesn’t mean living without anything. It means making sure that everything I own and use is put to its maximum purpose and that I cut out anything unnecessary.

What are the best things about working at European Energy? 
Optimism, energy, and enthusiasm makes everything happen. The impact of a positive approach is severely underrated. We have a lot of passion and optimism. Projects are bound to succeed.

Why is it important for you that European Energy is a driving force in the green transition?
Speaking from a procurement perspective, we mainly use local and sustainable suppliers and partners. There are many benefits to sourcing local goods including improving our business’s environmental impact – trucks don’t have to travel as far. Shorter distances mean less CO2 emissions.

It’s also a great way to take advantage of the opportunities available in our local area. There are a lot of local business which have developed products or solutions our company needs.

What are the best things about your colleagues?
I absolutely adore my team and the respect that we all have for one another. It is fun coming to work with happy people who love where they work, and I see smiles everywhere I turn. Having a well-put-together team starts from the top and I’m so fortunate to have such an amazing leadership.

European Energy has six core values. In it together, Excitement, Inclusion, Agility, Trust & Courage, and Ambition. What are the most important values for you and why?
Trust is a critical part of all interactions that we have as humans. It also plays an integral role in communicating in the workplace. European Energy has built a high level of trust which creates a more positive employee experience. It also leads to a more productive workplace where people feel safe and respected.

What has been your best experience so far at European Energy?
My overall experience with the company through the last 3 years have been great. It’s a great work environment, where people are young, open-minded and have many opportunities to grow and learn new things in their field of work. People genuinely enjoy being there. Every company is a work in progress, but European Energy really does strive to do better in any way they can.

What do you like to do outside work?
Game nights, outdoor concerts, wine & jazz festivals, brunches & dinners, all-inclusive holidays.