Senior Purchaser

Job description

We are looking for a Procurement Engineer with relevant experience in sourcing and procurement. The role involves managing end-to-end procurement activities, supplier development, cost optimization, localization initiatives, and stakeholder coordination. Key Responsibilities Manage Procure-to-Pay (P2P) sourcing activities for parts procurement. Drive sourcing initiatives, localization projects, supplier development, and cost optimization. Coordinate with global stakeholders, category managers, suppliers, and internal teams. Understand RFQ requirements, float RFQs to suppliers, and evaluate quotations. Prepare cost comparisons, techno-commercial evaluations, and sourcing recommendations. Negotiate prices, contracts, and commercial terms with suppliers. Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs) and Sales Orders (SOs) in ERP systems (BAAN/Infor LN or similar). Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong supplier relationships. Coordinate inspections, logistics, invoicing, dispatch, and payment follow-ups. Maintain supplier databases and procurement records. Track sourcing project pipelines and report savings initiatives. Ensure compliance with company policies, HSE requirements, Values, and Code of Conduct. Required Skills Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier management. Ability to lead cost-saving and localization initiatives. Good analytical and engineering skills, including drawing interpretation. Strong technical and commercial understanding. Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems (BAAN, Infor LN, SAP, or similar). Self-driven with good planning and reporting capabilities. Immediate Joiners/candidates who can join at the earliest will be given preference. We offer: A rewarding position in a global industry leader in pulp, paper and energy industries with the possibilities to grow professionally. If this sounds like something you are looking for and you are ready to go forward on your career, send your application with your CV via the link provided latest by 15th September 2026. Valmet is a leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. With our automation systems and flow control solutions we serve an even wider base of process industries. We aim to become the global champion in serving our customers.