Procurement Professional to Valmet!

Are you experienced within procurement and purchasing, result oriented and enjoy teamwork? Then this is a position for you. This is a consultant assignment for Valmet in Gothenburg with the possibility to be employed by Valmet after six months.

Valmet Pulp and Energy business line provides technologies and solutions for pulp and energy production as well as for biomass conversion. The pulp projects range from process equipment deliveries to complete pulp mills. Valmet energy solutions include biomass-based energy boilers for municipalities and industry. In addition, Valmet continuously develops new biomass conversion technologies.

Om tjänsten
Valmet is looking for a Procurement Professional who can lead, coordinate, and execute procurement work in Valmet projects, ensuring there is a competent, competitive, and timely supplier base. You work in close cooperation with several functions in Gothenburg such as project management and engineering within Valmet P&E business line and Valmet indirect procurement function in Sweden.

Key responsibilities with the role include:
• Act as procurement lead in assigned projects (Customer / Internal)
• Responsible for a specific category group
• Responsible for Indirect procurement on a local level
• Lead negotiations within Engineering on a national level
• Contract management including contract and business negotiations
• Define and ensure implementation of long-term cost savings
• Supplier relationship management
• Conduct sourcing work

Vem är du?
To be successful in the position you need to be result oriented and business driven. You will need extensive experience from team leadership and business negotiations. Experience from similar positions in international business environments is considered as an advantage. You have relevant education, preferably engineering or commercial university degrees. You are skilled in business analytics in order to run with swift and fact-based decisions.

Your personal characteristics include strong communication and intercultural negotiation skills. You have an open and cooperative attitude and desire to make good results for and success within Valmet. Your English is fluent, both oral and written. System knowledge such as MS office and ERP is required.

The position may requires some travelling due to cooperation with domestic and international supplier, and location is Gothenburg.

Om verksamheten
Valmet offer an opportunity to join a procurement team with ~12 Procurement professionals and ~250 committed colleagues at the Gothenburg site, plus many more worldwide. 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. You work in a global business environment where you will be able to contribute to Valmet business success and results, enjoy rewarding challenges and further develop and broaden your personal and professional skills.

Valmet continues to develop the successful Pulp and Energy business in Gothenburg so, come join us and embark on an exciting journey in a dynamic and agile environment!