Comprador

Job Description

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?

We are looking for a Purchaser to support successful project execution through procurement, commercial evaluation of supplier offers, supplier negotiations, proactive order follow-up and ensuring accurate purchasing data throughout the procurement process.

The preferred location for this position is Vaasa, Finland, but Helsinki may be considered for the right candidate. We offer the possibility of hybrid work.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Purchaser, you will support the successful execution of projects by ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and services. You will work closely with project teams, strategic purchasers, suppliers, logistics, engineering, and other key stakeholders to secure deliveries according to project requirements and schedules.

You will be joining a skilled and collaborative Procurement team where we support each other, take ownership of our work, and continuously look for ways to improve.

Your work will focus on these responsibilities

• Reviewing purchase requisitions and evaluating supplier offers
• Creating and managing purchase orders
• Conducting supplier negotiations and commercial discussions
• Actively following up orders to secure on-time deliveries and accurate order confirmations
• Monitoring delivery performance and proactively addressing potential risks and delays
• Maintaining accurate purchasing, supplier, and delivery data in SAP
• Collaborating closely with project teams, strategic purchasers, logistics, and suppliers
• Contributing to continuous improvement of procurement processes and ways of working

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

• Experience from a similar position with a proven track record
• Strong experience in supplier negotiations and commercial decision-making
• Commercial or technical education (B.Sc. or M.Sc.)
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Good analytical skills, attention to detail, and commitment to maintaining high-quality data
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic project environment
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• A proactive mindset and willingness to continuously learn and develop

Considered an advantage

• Experience in project business, energy, or supply chain management
• Experience with Power BI, Logwis or similar business systems
• Experience with supplier performance follow-up and delivery management
• Finnish and/or Swedish language skills

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 the courage to see opportunities and take initiative.

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe 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 any questions related to this position, please reach out to Anders Nyqvist, General Manager, Procurement, at +358 50 358 0196 on Thursday, August 6, from 12:00 to 14:00 EET (only for direct job applicants; applications sent by 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.

All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings where applicable. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country legislation is followed.