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At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.
Job posting end date: 09/11/2024

We are seeking a procurement professional to join Metso Corporate Procurement. As Global Sourcing Category Manager, MRO you will be responsible for managing Metso MRO spend globally. In our context, the MRO category means machinery related to big factory investments, safety equipment, and hand tools. In this role, you work closely with relevant local and global stakeholders, engaging relevant local teams in matrix leadership. Your role positively impacts Metso's sustainability, growth, and profitability targets.

We need you because your predecessor is promoted to a higher position in Metso, which shows that this position provides excellent career growth opportunities. As an example, Metso is in the process of building a new site in Tampere, and you will play a central procurement role in that inspiring and important project: Metso invests EUR 150 million in a modern technology center in Tampere, Finland - Metso

The optimal location for this position is Espoo or Tampere in Finland, but we are happy to offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options. The work involves some international travel.

Team you belong to

You will join the Metso Indirect Procurement team, which is passionate about improving indirect spend management process efficiency, compliance, and cost efficiency. Metso is currently working on SAP modernization and harmonization, as well as future sourcing IT platform design, which provides us with big opportunities to drive a step change in our categories.


We work closely with internal stakeholders, covering all Metso teams and functions and with external suppliers. Our team aims to be role models of Metso values: High ambition - always, Customer in center, Getting it done - together, and Open and honest.

The members of our extended team are located in all continents.

What you'll do

For example, the Global Category Manager at Metso will establish a strong global network and governance covering all Metso Business and market Areas, lead local teams in matrix setup, develop and execute category sourcing plans, negotiate the biggest needs, and manage supplier relationships.

• Develop transparency and understanding of MRO spend and contractual status, as well as delivery process, cost drivers, and market dynamics for the relevant sub-categories globally.
• Translate business requirements and market changes into prioritized opportunities, category strategies, and roadmaps aligned with global goals.
• Be responsible for commercial relationships with global suppliers.
• Engage local teams to run tenders, negotiations, and other cost-improvement initiatives.
• Lead the bigger procurement projects, typically related to production line investments.
• Develop contractual and risk management maturity.
• Be an active member of the indirect category network globally.
• Ensure procurement's early involvement in relevant decisions through close collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Develop MRO procurement performance and monitoring.
• Develop order-to-pay process for MRO items, and take an active role in the ongoing to-be procurement IT platform design and roll-out.

As our ideal candidate you have

• Sourcing experience, including negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
• Proactiveness, capable of independently managing priorities and daily schedules.
• Business acumen, capability to identify & drive actions improving Metso business improvements.
• Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders, change management experience, and win together as a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Analytical and strategic planning skills.
• Process development mindset, in Source to Pay and Manufacturing.
• Experience in procurement, supply chain, or production.
• Full working proficiency in English and Finnish.

What's in it for you

We offer you a challenging and critical role in a global organization. We have a multicultural working environment and a modern way of doing things. In this role, you will also have a chance to widen your own professional role and competencies. Of course, we offer you all the benefits and opportunities of a big, global company.

• An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
• Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services, on-site gym, bicycle benefits, and engagement surveys.
• Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets.
• Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
• A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
• Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.

Get in touch

Want to rise above the possible with us? Click 'Apply now' to leave your application, latest by September 11th, 2024.

For further information about the role, please contact the Head of Corporate Procurement, Tomi Kommeri, by email: tomi.kommeri(at)metso.com or Siiri Lehtonen (Talent Acquisition Specialist) by email: siiri.lehtonen(at)metso.com

Did not meet all the requirements? If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. You may be the right candidate for the role.

How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.


Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers' energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and process expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Metso employs over 17,000 people in close to 50 countries and sales for 2023 were about EUR 5.4 billion. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. metso.com, x.com/metsoofficial

Espoo

Tampere

Hybridityö

Yli 100 000 000 €

Yli 1000 henkilöä