Category Purchaser (Mechanical component)

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement activities for globally assigned categories and suppliers, ensuring alignment with sourcing strategies.
• Monitor and follow up on purchase orders to secure cost efficiency, quality compliance, and on-time delivery.
• Manage price agreements and maintain item data in ERP and related systems.
• Perform spend analysis and support category insights to identify savings opportunities and support sourcing decisions.
• Plan and lead annual price negotiations with designated suppliers.
• Define supply strategies, priorities, timelines, and action plans in collaboration with cross-functional procurement teams, including supplier quality and logistics.
• Identify and implement long-term cost-saving initiatives, including Design-to-Cost programs.
• Support supplier development in coordination with the Category Management function, following supplier relationship management principles.
• Provide cost data and sourcing support to sales and cost estimation teams during project planning and bidding phases.
• Ensure the effective implementation of sourcing strategies with selected vendors.
• Stay informed on industry trends and technological advancements relevant to assigned categories.
• Proactively identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers to strengthen the supplier base.
• Review purchase order claims and contracts to ensure compliance with Valmet's procurement policies.
• Drive sourcing initiatives in Cost Competitive Countries (CCC) to enhance global supply efficiency.
• Manage inventory levels in alignment with procurement strategies to support healthy net working capital and operational efficiency.
• To succeed in this role, you will need:
• Master's or Bachelor's degree. Preferred fields of study: engineering or commercial
• 3 years of working experience in a similar role
• Background in Mechanical industries will be an advantage
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to make swift and fact-based decisions
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to achieve results in a global matrix organization
• Strong knowledge of Windows environment (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ERP systems (e.g., Infor LN, SAP, Oracle; Infor LN competence is preferable)
• Fluent in 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.
• Able to work remotely with time zone difference e.g., China, Europe, North America, and time management is required
• Not require obtaining Work Permit for working in Thailand.
• If you have the confidence to be able to succeed in this position or you don't fulfil all these requirements, don't hesitate to apply. We are always looking for diversity and talent.

Benefits

Additional Information

Are you looking for an opportunity to launch your career to the next level? Do you aspire to become a key player within our Global Supply Parts Procurement Team located in Thailand (Laem Chabang, Chonburi)? Deciding on your next employer is not a decision to be made lightly. But if you want to work on the front lines of development, shaping the field as you go, keep reading to see what we have to offer! Our winning team is built by continuous investment in skills development, leadership and well-being. As a global company, we offer many career paths to suit individual needs and aspirations. Join our team and apply your expertise as a Category Purchaser. As a Category Purchaser for Mechanical Components , you will lead and coordinate Valmet's global spare parts procurement operations by executing operational and strategic purchasing assignments that deliver optimal value to the company. You will secure an efficient supply of parts serving customers across the Pulp, Energy & Circularity, Packaging, and Tissue sectors. Through strategic supplier management and footprint optimization, you will contribute to transforming the supply chain, enhancing cost-efficiency, and strengthening the competitiveness of Valmet's procurement function.

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