(Senior) 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?

Our primary mission is to facilitate the transition to 100% renewable fuels for our valued customers. In addition to our expertise in LNG, Methanol, and Ammonia, we are actively involved in the development and sale of fuel systems for other promising future fuels, including Hydrogen. With our innovative solutions, we are committed to driving the maritime industry towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future.

Wärtsilä Marine, Customer Delivery, is looking for a highly motivated and results-driven (Senior) Project Purchaser to strengthen our team. The preferred location of the position is Vaasa, Finland.

You will primarily support the Fuel Gas Supply System projects, which focus mainly on engineer-to-order projects. As a global leader in the marine market, we specialize in LNG, Methanol, and Ammonia fuel systems. 

Your role and responsibilities:

As a Project Purchaser, you are responsible for project-related purchasing activities within nominated projects, such as securing the purchasing budget and coordinating the deliveries according to project requirements and supplier time schedules. You are also responsible for offer evaluations and project-specific purchase negotiations with suppliers.

In your work, you will also ensure alignment and cooperation with relevant stakeholders. The main tasks are:

• Project-specific RFQ, supplier negotiations & Purchasing
• Purchasing plan creation
• Project & delivery follow-up
• Logbook creation
• Responsible for inbound deliveries
• Late delivery & quality claims
• Certification follow-up

 
As an ideal candidate, you would have:

• M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Economics or Engineering or similar
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Solid supply chain knowledge
• Proven track record in international sourcing
• Solid experience in SAP and MS Office tools 
• Strong personal drive, used to take own initiatives and being pro-active

Qualifications/to be able to succeed in the position we expect you to have: 

To succeed as a Project Purchaser, you should be a team player with good negotiation skills and a result-oriented attitude. It is very important to be organised and proactive. 
The tasks require accuracy, so you should have strong problem-solving and analytical skills as well as the ability to work under pressure. 

Why you and us?   
  
You are valued – as your true self. At Wärtsilä YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed to supporting an 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 to us. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.   
  
Contact & next steps:
  
Please submit your application before the application deadline 24th of January 2025 through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email.
 
In case of any questions regarding the position, reach out to: 

Emanuel Björk
Manager, Project Purchasing & Documentation
emanuel.bjork@wartsila.com

Last application date: 24/01/2025 

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. 

All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings where applicable. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country's legislation is followed. 

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