Operational Purchaser

Business Unit Parts and Field Service is a global organisation with harmonised ways of working and tools to deliver the best possible services for our customers. In our global team we value, respect, and embrace different opinions and diversity. Safety, environment, and wellbeing are our foundation, and we never compromise them. 

We are now looking for an enthusiastic Operational Purchaser to join our team in Vaasa, Finland. In accordance with our hybrid work model, you will be able to work partially remotely.

What will you be doing?

In this role, you will be responsible for spare parts purchasing, managing the entire process from requirement to delivery. Your goal will be to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of goods, supporting smooth operations and enhancing customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has experience with purchasing or logistics, preferably in the spare parts business. Technical understanding is beneficial for effectively managing customer requests and supplier communications. Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills are essential, as you will work closely with your team in a fast-paced environment to deliver the best possible service experience for our customers.

Your responsibilities for the role include, but are not limited to: 

• Preparing and executing the purchase order process.
• Proactively following up on purchase orders and handling supplier invoices.
• Managing supplier claims efficiently.
• Developing and improving ways of working in cooperation with operations support and process development.
• Fostering teamwork within the team and building commitment.
• Collaborating with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Executing purchase orders, monitoring orders, confirming details, and rescheduling as necessary.
• Monitoring and reporting on supplier performance.
• Maintaining material and logistics data in relevant systems within the defined area of responsibility.
• Coordinating the delivery of goods and logistics information with internal and external stakeholders.
• Expediting the delivery of goods to ensure on-time delivery and cost efficiency.
• Coaching suppliers and internal stakeholders as needed.
• Continuously improving operative logistics activities.

The following will enable you to succeed in this role:

• M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Engineering or similar educational background.
• Experience in purchasing, logistics, or transportation, preferably in the spare parts business.
• Technical understanding to effectively manage customer requests and supplier communications.
• Proficiency in SAP, MS Office tools, and Supplier Portal.
• Team-player mindset, enabling seamless collaboration both within the team and across different departments, to achieve common goals.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Proactive and result-oriented mindset.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Flexible approach and ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Fluent English language skills, both written and spoken. Proficiency in Finnish or Swedish is advantageous. 

Contact & next steps:

Does this sound like the job for you? If yes, we hope to hear from you before the application deadline by submitting your application in our Career portal. We will be conducting interviews with qualified candidates throughout the process and aim to keep you informed along the way.

Application deadline: 23/01/2025 at 23:59 EET

Are you still wondering if you should apply and would like to get something clarified? Please reach out to Team Leader, Material Management Antti Tuomisto via email at antti.tuomisto@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).

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. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country's legislation is followed.

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18 000 professionals, in more than 200 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com. 

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