Senior Buyer

Water and Waste business unit (WAW) is a true end-to-end business as part of Wärtsilä Portfolio Businesses. WAW is a global leader in designing and supplying innovative wet and dry waste equipment and freshwater generation solutions for passenger vessels & conventional waste management and ballast water treatment equipment for all marine segments. WAW has the industry’s broadest product offering to secure beyond compliant operations for our marine customers.

Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.

We want to transition the world towards a cleaner future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

We are seeking a Senior Buyer who will oversee day-to-day purchasing operations and address routine supply chain issues in our Water Systems business based in UK, Poole, Dorset. We operate a hybrid working policy.


Key Responsibilities:

• Executes supply and demand / operational planning processes, analysing and planning operations to optimally balance inventory levels, customer demand and production.
• Analyses material stocks and flows, forecasts supply and demand, plans inventory and production, optimizes operations, and proactively manages supply chain risks.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams and internal and external stakeholders to address operational challenges and to balance inventory levels and production with demand.
• Analyses market, production, sales and customer data to inform operational planning and mitigate risks
• Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain operations and operational planning, leveraging analytics to enhance efficiency and performance
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of supply chain tools and methods, best practices and industry standards, applying expertise to daily operations.
• Prepares and presents reports on supply and demand metrics, providing insights for decision-making.
  
  

Requirements:

• Proven experience in sourcing and procurement.
• Ability to solve procurement issues and separate the Supply Chain manager from more routine issues
• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor and guide the purchasing teams
• Commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing practices.
• Excellent communication and networking skills.
  
  

Next steps:

• The only accepted method of application is via our careers portal using the link below.

Why you and us?

You are valued – as your true self. At Wärtsilä YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed in supporting inclusive work community. Your growth is supported. We believe in continuous learning & teamwork. Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities – so you can develop beyond your potential.

You get to make a difference. Innovation and sustainability are important for us. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. 

Contact: 

Does this sound like the job for you? If yes, submit your application before the deadline through our Careers portal. Applications submitted via email or through recruitment agencies will not be considered. Our recruiting tool recognises the time zone where the job ad has been published and closes the application period according to the same time zone. We will be conducting interviews with qualified candidates throughout the process and aim to keep you informed along the way.
 

Last application date: 14/12/2025 

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.