Project Purchaser

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. 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 decarbonised and sustainable 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?

What are your main tasks and responsibilities?

• Act on all related purchasing activities for the assigned products and their components.
• To make sure that all components and documentation is available at needed time at the chosen subcontractor or warehouse in order to secure on time delivery.
• To act on price increases that are not in line with the scope of the project and to take action where needed.
• To monitor your project orders and measure quality level, delivery reliability, costs and lead time.
• To verify long and short-term forecasts alignment with Supply Chain Management.
• To communicate your project status updates on weekly basis with all involved stakeholders and be in contact with our suppliers worldwide to solve day-to-day issues.  

What do we expect from you?

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, Technical Business Administration or similar.
• Preferably you already have some experience within a purchasing position within a technical and production related working environment with an international character. 
• You have experience working with an ERP system, preferably SAP.  
• You are a good negotiator with solid communication skills.
• Sense for business, experience working in project teams and you are familiar with deadlines and targets. 
• Good written and oral communication skills in English. 

Why you and us 

We have an amazing team and a clear purpose to exist. We are passionate about the work we do and hope to find a colleague with a shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.

All our employees are encouraged to utilise the variety of training activities, learning solutions and self-study materials that we have to offer which supports the opportunity to further develop your talents and competencies within a very global working environment, in an ambitious and growth orientated organisation. 

Contact & next steps

Does this sound like the job for you? If yes, we hope to hear from you before the application 2nd October 2025 by submitting your application through our careers portal. Are you still wondering if you should apply and would like to get something clarified? Please reach out to Tina Zheng, Talent Acquisition Partner (tina.zheng@wartsila.com) with any questions related to this position. (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to)

Please apply by 2nd October 2025 at 23:59 Chinese Standard Time. Our recruiting tool recognizes the time zone where the job ad has been published and closes the application period according to same time zone.

Last application date: 02/10/2025 

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.