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We are looking for Category Purchaser’s to work in our team.
Valmet is looking for Category Purchaser’s who can lead, coordinate and execute procurement work for Valmet EMEA Supply Chain, ensuring there is a competent, competitive and timely supplier base. With location in Jelenia Góra, Poland. you will serve Valmet EMEA Service Operations and work in close cooperation with suppliers and several functions such as Valmet global sourcing team, sales, engineering, quality, logistics and many others.
Other responsibilities include:
Execute procurement assignments for named categories/suppliers
Follow-up purchase orders for cost, quality and delivery time
Responsible for price agreement and item maintenance in our ERP system and related systems
Plan and execute annual price negotiations with defined suppliers
Define supply strategies and plan, priorities, time schedules as well as action plans together with procurement team members such as supplier quality and logistics
Define and ensure implementation of long-term cost savings
Develop the existing supplier base in cooperation with Category Management function based on general supplier requirements such as on-time delivery, quality, lead-times, innovation and cost
Responsible for supplier relationship management
Support sales and cost-estimation functions in sales projects with cost-data and sourcing activities
Ensure implementation of defined strategies with the selected vendors
Be updated in terms of technological development in the industry
Responsibility to actively seek and evaluate new suppliers
Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to Valmet policy
Drive Cost Competitive Country (CCC) sourcing
Manage inventory levels and support a healthy net working capital
To succeed in this role, you will need:
Masters or Bachelors degree. Preferred fields of study: engineering or commercial
3 years of working experience in a similar role
Excellent analytical skills and ability to run with swift and fact-based decisions
Strong influencing and negotiations skills with demonstrated ability to achieve results in a global matrix organization
Strong knowledge of Windows environment (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ERP Systems (Infor LN competence is preferrable)
Fluent in Polish and English, Other languages are an asset
High level of commitment and proactive approach
Ability to work and perform well under pressure with tight deadlines
Driving license. B
If you have the confidence to be able to succeed in this position even you don’t fulfil all these requirements, don’t hesitate to apply. We are always looking for diversity and talent
Time for new challenge?
Would you like to work in an international environment, in a leading engineering company with a large variety of tasks and great development opportunities - this may be something for you. We recruit for more than one position.
We offer:
Valmet offers you a fast-paced workplace with an international touch and good personal development opportunities. You will have an important role in the local procurement department but will also be a member of Valmet global procurement community with colleagues around the world. The team closest to you is a bunch of wonderful colleagues where everyone works together to create the best conditions for doing a good job
Welcome onboard to take the next step in your career!
Additional information:
Did we catch your interest? You’re more than welcome with your application as soon as possible, but no later than
October 31st, 2024. Please note that we will not accept applications by e-mail.
To apply for the position, please complete our on-line application form in English, with salary expectation.
For further information about the position, please contact Patrik Strömberg, Senior Procurement Manager EMEA Supply Chain, Parts Procurement, +46 70 2538902,
For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact Wiktoria Miedzińska, Recruiter,
+48 799029861,