Project Purchaser

We are now looking for a Project Purchaser to join our team working for a better future.

The position is temporary (12 months) and the preferred location is Trieste (ITA), but also Vaasa (FIN) is a possible location.

What you will be doing

As Project Purchaser, your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Cut down time to quote and secure on time availability especially with non-stock materials
• Develop spare part delivery chain to meet customer requirements
• Align and cooperate with Supply Teams and Area Sales
• Work closely with involved parties and solve day-to-day business-related challenges
• Monitor and report performance
• Support in system development

Requirements

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:

• B.Sc./M.Sc. in Engineering or Economics and Business Administration
• Few years of experience of supply chain activity and related SAP modules
• SAP knowledge in after sales business
• Customer Understanding (SCM)
• Fluent in both written and oral business English
• Excellent communication and team working skills
• Target and result oriented
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong self-management skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Good negotiation skills

In this role, some travel is required to meet with our suppliers around the world. Thus, we hope you to be ready to travel approximately 10%, even though most of the meetings are held virtually.

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.

For further questions related to this position please reach out to Rosario Sommonte, Manager strategic purchasing, through [email protected] (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!

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.