Operative Purchaser

We are looking for one Operative Purchaser to join our virtual network of purchasers at Indirect Procurement operative purchasing team. The job concentrates mainly on global cooperation and development within operative purchasing. 
Indirect Procurement is striving for harmonized one global Wärtsilä way of working worldwide with high quality, timely, effective and efficient processes. Indirect Procurement is sharing best practices and knowledge with focus on continuous development and operational excellence. Location of this position is in Vaasa, Finland. 

Responsibilities:

• Manages purchase requisitions and creates purchase orders according to defined strategies and frameworks
• Acts as the single point of contact for the indirect purchasing and WeBuy support (i.e. requisitions) within the responsibility area
• Purchasing tasks internationally
• Acts as point of contact for suppliers on local level to resolve operational issues and to distribute / escalate other issues
• Proactive approach to promoting governance of global procurement processes and ensuring Wartsila companies comply                                                                                                                                                                                    
• Light Sourcing activities

Requirements:

• Commercial/Financial/Technical (e.g. Bachelor of Business Administration, or a degree in Industrial Engineering)
• Fluent English language skills seen as compulsory– other European languages seen as big advantage
• Operative purchasing experience                                                                                                                                       
• Purchasing skills in SAP and WeBuy
• Basic accounting
• Systematic and organized way of working 
• Interest in process optimization & development
• Open-minded and agile personality
• Flexibility and good team working skills 
• Positive attitude and pro-active thinking
• Good customer service skills 
• Capability to work in a global and virtually lead team
• Experience of similar tasks and shared services operations is an advantage                                                                                                                                                                                       
   

Why you and us?  
 

• You are valuated – as your true self. We are authentic and honest, and we are committed in supporting a diverse and inclusive work community
• Your growth is supported. We empower you to develop yourself beyond your potential
• You get to make a difference – together. We cooperate while making a impact trough sustainability and innovation 

Contact & next steps 

Submit your application before the deadline 02.12.2025 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.   
In case of any questions, reach out to  
Polina Poklad
Regional Manager, Operations, EMEA
polina.poklad@wartsila.com