Strategic 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?

As a Strategic Purchaser, you play a key role in a dynamic and fast‑moving business environment. You drive change and safeguard business performance by creating and implementing sourcing action plans within your area of responsibility. This includes managing and developing long‑term relationships with existing suppliers, while actively supporting Sales and Technology in the development of new products and test orders.

You coordinate the internal process with your stakeholders to achieve the best possible negotiation outcomes in terms of Risk Mitigation, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

In this role, you will be part of our Global Sourcing Propulsion organization, which oversees both global and local sourcing activities for Propulsion. Our teams are located in Wuxi (China), Drunen (The Netherlands), and Khopoli (India). You will report directly to the General Manager Supply Management Propulsion.

Your main responsibilities are

• Stay continuously up to date with the evolving market conditions and trends relevant to our industry.
• Collect and analyse spend, supplier data, and future supply outlooks to continuously develop and refine commodity strategies and action plans.
• Ensure optimal performance of the supply base in terms of Quality, Delivery, and Cost (QDC).
• Lead and coordinate the full negotiation process, including (global) contract coverage and implementation of agreed processes.
• Maintain accurate and relevant data in management systems (e.g. SAP, IDM) and support Quality and Operations teams in the non‑conformity management process.
• Consistently enhance Wärtsilä’s competitiveness by applying strong analytical and negotiation skills with a customer‑centric approach.
• Lead and drive relevant localization projects, from initiation through implementation.

You will shine in this role when you have:

• Several years of experience in purchasing at a strategic and/or tactical level within a globally operating industrial or engineering organization.
• A technical‑oriented Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or an equivalent level achieved through relevant work experience in Sourcing, Supply Management, or Logistics.
• Strong communication skills, capable of translating complex topics into clear, simple, and concise messages.
• A proactive team player with strong initiative, comfortable taking ownership and operating in a lead role, while adapting effectively to different situations with a healthy level of self‑confidence.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to think and act quickly while keeping solutions as simple and effective as possible.
• Able to independently identify issues, risks, and improvement opportunities without the need for close guidance.
• Preferably experienced in the marine industry and possessing basic legal knowledge relevant to sourcing and contracting.
• Knowledge of project‑based sourcing for casting parts, or hydraulic parts is considered an advantage.
• Advanced skills in Excel and experience with SAP or AI tools are an advantage.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

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 31/03/2026 at 23:59 Chinese 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: 31/03/2026 

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.