Project Manager, Sourcing Capability
About this role
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Project Manager in our Purchasing Capability Creation team, you'll lead a welcoming and experienced team of 5-10 colleagues in Oulu, Finland focused on driving procurement activities from prototype development to volume production. This role is integral to the Delivery Capability Creation project, ensuring timely availability of materials while optimizing product costs and minimizing excess inventory.
You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, to align sourcing strategies with emerging technology needs. We have a supportive environment where people know each other well, collaborate openly, and enjoy working together. We value teamwork, curiosity, and different perspectives, and we warmly welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. This is a great opportunity to develop your leadership skills, build meaningful connections, and contribute to creating new technology solutions together.
Responsibilities
- Supply Capability Accountability: Responsibility for ensuring robust supply capability from the NPI phase, through prototype development, into seamless handover to volume production.
- Strategic Integration: Active participation in Program Management Teams (PMT) in relevant hardware programs and close alignment with R&D technology strategies to drive supplier and material selection.
- Risk Management: Proactive identification and mitigation of risks associated with critical suppliers and materials.
- Operational Efficiency: Ensuring timely material availability, efficient material transfer from prototype to production, and prevention of excess inventory.
- Collaboration & Development: Effective communication within diverse teams and continuous personal and professional growth.
Requirements
- Must-have:
- Bachelor/Master's degree in Industrial Engineering and Management or related field
- Solid competence and understanding of manufacturing technologies, raw materials, suppliers and capabilities, and und