Senior Material Handler

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?

Your main responsibilities are

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that the right amount of required material is available just on time when needed and effective and efficient procurement in alignment with business needs, guidelines, regulations, and procurement plans from a technical point of view.
• Be responsible for supplier selection, evaluation, and performance management processes related to supplier quality and performance issues.
• Manage and optimize the inventory turnover in alignment with supplier quality level.
• Maintain and develop material master data to analyze for the purpose of strengthening the continuous improvement of sourcing processes and practices

You will shine in this role when you have:

• • Bachelor in Engineering, Economics or similar
  • Experience in purchasing or logistics or engineering in the manufacturing industry
  • Good communication, teamwork and social skills
  • PC skills (e.g. SAP, advanced Excel skills)
  • Fluent in spoken and written Japanese and English and other language skills are seen as an advantage
  • Mechanical design skills (experience using 3D CAD preferred)

Why you and us 
You are valued – as your true self. At Wärtsilä 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 put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.  

Contact & next steps
Submit your application before the deadline through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application you’ll receive a confirmation email. We try our best to get back to everyone within 2-3 weeks after application deadline.  

Please apply by 06/01/2026 at 23:59 Japanese 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: 06/01/2026 

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. 

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