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Operational Purchaser
Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a Smart Marine Ecosystem. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that approximately 90% of world trade is carried by sea?
We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies with smart technology - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?
Wärtsilä Finland, Marine Power Supply, Delivery Centre Vaasa, Operational Purchasing is looking for an Operational Purchaser. Position is located in Vaasa, Finland. The position is crucial for securing the on-time material availability and optimizing the inventory level. Previous experience in purchasing or logistics in manufacturing industry is highly appreciated.
Responsibilities
Ensure that the right amount of required material is available just on time when needed
Be responsible for forecasting, requirement & delivery planning, ordering and order supervision for assigned component portfolio
Operational management of supply chain for assigned suppliers
Manage and measure supplier quality level
Manage document revision to supplier
Maintain and develop material master data
Optimize the inventory turnover
Other tasks related to operative purchasing
Requirements
MSc in Engineering or Economics or similar
Experience in purchasing or logistics (min. 2 year) in manufacturing industry is highly appreciated
Good communication, team working and social skills
Systematic and proactive approach to working
Strong problem solving skills
Knowledge of demand driven material requirements planning
Knowledge of LEAN principles is seen as advantage (e.g. value stream mapping, kaizen, root cause analysis)
Strong PC skills (e.g. SAP, MES, PowerBI knowledge)
Fluent in spoken and written English, Finnish & Swedish (German is an advantage)
Experience in process development is seen as advantage
Please apply by 15th November, 2020.
Contact person to give further information:
Jari Leppiniemi
General Manager, Purchasing
jari.leppiniemi@wartsila.com
Last application date: 15/11/2020
This is Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä is a global leader in smart technologies and complete lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. By emphasising sustainable innovation, total efficiency and data analytics, Wärtsilä maximises the environmental and economic performance of the vessels and power plants of its customers. In 2019, Wärtsilä’s net sales totalled EUR 5.2 billion with approximately 19,000 employees. The company has operations in over 200 locations in more than 80 countries around the world. Wärtsilä is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Find out more at www.wartsila.com