Senior Strategic Purchaser

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world's widest portfolio and service network, we - Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world's most efficient mode of transportation and that 88% of the world's trade is carried by sea?

We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?

We are always on the lookout for a talent with a growth mindset - are you the one?

We are looking for a Senior Strategic Purchaser with a main responsibility focus o n large cast ings and machining . The preferred location for this position is Vaasa, Finland but also other locations are negotiable. We offer the possibility of hybrid work.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Senior Strategic Purchaser your work will include acting in a key role in the supplier interface, lead supply management activities and co-create & implement category team action plan. You'll be working as a part of international Supply Management organization connected to 4-stroke engine sourcing .

As a Senior Strategic Purchaser, your work will focus on these responsibilities : Contribute to cross-functional Category team strategy creation, action plan and implementation

Ensuring Quality, Delivery, Lead Time, Cost development and Compliance of materials and services for own area of responsibility

Managing and developing supplier base, performance, relationships and negotiations

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