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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in global spare parts procurement operations, including strategic purchasing, supplier relationship management, and compliance with procurement policies. Proficient in analytical decision-making and negotiation within a cross-functional team environment.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Category ManagementSourcing ExperienceNegotiation SkillsERP Systems ProficiencyAnalytical Skills
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Hard Skills
Procurement OperationsStrategic PurchasingSupplier Relationship ManagementCost-Reduction InitiativesInventory ManagementEngineering ExperienceData AnalysisContract ComplianceSupply StrategiesMarket Trend Analysis
Soft Skills
Influencing SkillsDecision-MakingProactive ApproachSelf-MotivationFlexibility
Tools & Technologies
MS OfficeERP SystemsInfor LN
Industry Keywords
Industrial SectorGlobal Matrix OrganizationPulp SectorEnergy SectorCircularity SectorPackaging SectorTissue Sector
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERPSwift
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and coordinate Valmet’s global spare parts procurement operations
- Execute operational and strategic purchasing assignments for castings, forgings, assemblies, and mild steel machine parts
- Execute procurement activities for assigned categories and suppliers, aligned with cost, quality, and delivery targets
- Lead annual price negotiations and maintain pricing and item data in ERP and related systems
- Define and implement supply strategies with cross-functional teams, including supplier quality and logistics
- Drive long-term cost-reduction initiatives and support CCC sourcing
- Develop and manage supplier relationships, including delivery reliability, quality, innovation, and lead times
- Support sales and cost estimation with sourcing insights
- Monitor compliance with internal procurement policies and contractual standards
- Track industry trends and identify and evaluate new suppliers
- Oversee inventory levels to support healthy net working capital and operational efficiency
- Secure efficient parts supply for Valmet’s Pulp, Energy & Circularity, Packaging, and Tissue sectors
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering
- 2–5 years’ experience in Category Management or Sourcing in the industrial sector in international organizations
- Experience in Engineering
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to make swift, fact-based decisions
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to achieve results in a global matrix organization
- Strong knowledge of MS Office environment
- Experience operating in ERP systems; previous experience using Infor LN is preferable
- Fluent in English
- High level of commitment and proactive approach
- Comfortable working with diverse cross-functional teams
- Self-motivated, engaged, innovative, and passionate
- Flexible and efficient in dynamic situations
- High level of integrity and commitment to organizational goals
- Employment offer contingent upon a background check
Benefits
Comp & perks- Generous wage and benefits package
- Company-funded registered pension plan
- Challenging work environment that values innovation
- Development opportunities
- Background check required as a condition of employment