Project Procurement Professional to Valmet Business in Sundsvall

Valmet is the leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. We aim to become the global champion in serving our customers.
The Valmet strong technology offering includes pulp mills, tissue, board and paper production lines as well as power plants for bioenergy production. Valmet advanced services and automation solutions improve the reliability and performance of our customers' processes and enhance effective utilization of raw materials and energy.
Valmet net sales in 2021 were approximately EUR 4.5 billion. Our more than 17,100 professionals around the world work close to our customers and are committed to moving our customers' performance forward - every day. Valmet's head office is in Espoo, Finland and its shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
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.
Job description
Valmet is looking for a Project 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 Sundsvall such as project management and engineering within Valmet P&E business line.
Key responsibilities with the role include:


act as procurement lead in assigned projects
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
global sourcing work
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
contract management including contract and business negotiations
supplier relationship management
support sales and cost-estimation functions in sales projects with cost-data and sourcing that might require suppliers in new market areas
Part-time execution of purchase orders in a category purchasing model

Requirements
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. Mill site experience, mill industry product knowledge as well as experience from similar sourcing positions in international business environments is considered advantages. You have relevant education, preferably engineering or commercial university degrees. You will also be 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 as well as genuine driving force 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 (BAAN/Infor in Valmet) comes from daily analysis and usage of the same.
The position requires some travelling due to cooperation with domestic and international supplier.
Your location will be Sundsbruk, Sundsvall.
We offer
Valmet offer an opportunity to join a procurement team with ~15 employees and ~500 committed colleagues at the Sundsbruk 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 Sundsbruk so, come join us and embark on an exciting journey in a dynamic and agile environment!
Additional information
For further information about the position please contact Mia Hammarstedt-Blom, Senior Manager Sundsvall Supply Center, +46 70 3873375, mia.hammarstedt-blom@valmet.com.
For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact Lotta Bäckström, HR Generalist,
lotta.backstrom@valmet.com, 076-639 85 01.
You´re more than welcome with your application as soon as possible, but no later than August 7.