Purchaser Trainee On-call

Time for a new challenge?
If you would like to work in an international environment, in a leading engineering company with a large variety of tasks and with great development opportunities - then this could be something for you. We are now looking for a Purchaser Trainee On-call to work part-time in our team.
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.
Valmet Services business line provides services and solutions mainly for the pulp-, paper- and energy industries, including spare parts and components, maintenance and shutdown services, outsourcing services, production consumables, process support and optimization, and mill and plant improvements. Valmet also provides customers with learning options that give customers access to more than 150 courses and a variety of training services.
Job description:
Valmet is looking for a Purchaser Trainee On-call who can lead, coordinate, and execute procurement work for Valmet EMEA Supply Chain, ensuring there is a competent, competitive, and timely supplier base. With location in Karlstad, you will serve Valmet Service Business line and work in close cooperation with suppliers and several functions such as Services Operations, Valmet global sourcing team, Sales, Engineering, Quality and Logistics among others. You will be part of the Parts Procurement team in Sweden and perform routine support tasks for the Procurement Engineers.
You are expected to work minimum one day a week (8h) and longer periods during summer holiday season. Start date to be discussed.
Key responsibilities with the role include:
Execute procurement assignments for named categories/suppliers.
Follow-up purchase orders for cost, quality, and delivery time.
Responsible for item maintenance in our ERP system and related systems.
Support sales and cost-estimation functions in sales projects with cost-data and sourcing activities.
Supplier invoice management.
Request for quotation of daily spares.

Requirements:
To be successful in this position, you need to have an open and cooperative attitude as well as a genuine driving force and desire to make good results for and success within Valmet. If you are also a social and communicative person who is active and initiative-taking, then we think that this position would suit you. Perhaps you are a student who would like to gain some more experience?
Since Valmet is an international company, you need to have good language skills in both English and Swedish. System knowledge in MS office and ERP systems are positive but not a requirement.
We offer:
Valmet offers you a fast-paced workplace with an international touch and good personal development opportunities. 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. The team closest to you is a bunch of wonderful colleagues where everyone works together to create the best conditions for doing a good job.
Additional information:
Did we catch your interest? You´re more than welcome with your application as soon as possible, but no later than November 18th, 2022. Please note that we will not accept applications by e-mail.
For further information about the position, please contact Patrik Strömberg, Senior Procurement Manager EMEA Supply Chain, Parts Procurement, +46 70 2538902, patrik.stromberg@valmet.com.
For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact Isabelle Lindow, Recruiter, +46 54 171632, isabelle.lindow@valmet.com.
When everything works together
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 17,500 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries, and serve an even wider base of process industries with our automation systems and flow control solutions. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork.
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