Strategic Purchaser

Wärtsilä Energy leads the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our partners to accelerate their decarbonisation journeys through our market-leading technologies and power system modelling expertise. These cover decarbonisation services, future-fuel enabled balancing power plants, hybrid solutions, energy storage and optimisation technology, including the GEMS Digital Energy Platform.

Did you know Wärtsilä has delivered 79 GW of power plant capacity and more than 130 energy storage installations in 180 countries around the world?

In this fast changing world of energy, we 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. Want to join the ride?

We are always on the lookout for a talent with a growth mindset – are you the one?

We are looking for a Strategic Purchaser with a main responsibility in managing and developing our supplier base to secure capacity, delivery reliability, lead time, and cost performance. The preferred location for this position is to be agreed, and we offer the possibility of hybrid work. You will be part of the Energy Supply Chain Management organisation and report to the GM, Strategic Sourcing.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Strategic Purchaser your work will include executing sourcing activities, managing supplier relationships, and aligning the supplier base with organisational goals in close cooperation with category managers, product teams, and other stakeholders. The tasks can also be adjusted based on your individual skills and interests. You’ll be working as a part of our collaborative cross-functional teams with diverse expertise.

Your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Manage and strategically develop the supplier base in your area
• Secure supplier capacity and execute demand forecasting
• Negotiate, create, and maintain supplier agreements (incl. SAP Outline Agreements and master data)
• Ensure delivery reliability, competitive lead times, and cost development
• Manage supplier allocations and slot planning activities
• Gather and analyse supplier data; benchmark and share insights with relevant teams
• Maintain proactive, regular communication with suppliers, including on-site visits
• Ensure compliance with Supply Management processes, strategies, and agreements

To be able to succeed in the position, we expect you to have:

• Experience in strategic sourcing/procurement and supplier relationship management
• Strong negotiation skills and stakeholder collaboration across functions
• Proficiency with SAP in a purchasing context (e.g., Outline Agreements, material/supplier master data)
• Skills in demand/capacity planning and forecasting
• Data analysis and benchmarking capabilities (e.g., Excel/BI tools)
• Clear communication in English; proactive and organized way of working
• Willingness to travel for supplier visits when needed
• Continuous improvement mindset and adherence to process compliance

Why you and us?

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth, and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

We have an amazing team, and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.

Contact & next steps

We hope to hear from you soon by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.

Last application date: 03/08/2026 

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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