
Purchasing Engineer
Valmet
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Jyväskylä • Finland
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About the role
- Execute procurement activities for assigned categories and suppliers, from ordering to delivery follow-up
- Ensure cost, quality, and delivery targets are met for purchased parts and materials
- Collaborate with engineering, logistics, and quality teams to support sourcing and technical clarification
- Maintain pricing, supplier data, and items in the ERP system
- Contribute your technical expertise when reviewing drawings or specifications, particularly related to welding or manufactured components
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, commercial, or suitable field
- 4+ years’ experience in similar role in procurement, sourcing, or a technical/industrial role
- Ability to work independently and manage your own area of responsibility
- Excellent analytical skills & ability to run with fact-based decisions
- Technical understanding of drawings and/or welding-related manufacturing
- Experience from operating in ERP Systems (previous experience using Infor LN is an advantage)
- Fluent communication skills in English and Finnish, both written and spoken
- Ability to work and perform well under pressure with tight deadlines
Benefits
- You will join a knowledgeable and supportive team where each member has their own expertise and helps others when needed
- This role offers a good balance of independence and teamwork
- Exposure to an international industrial environment
- Opportunities to develop both your technical and procurement skills
- We offer modern tools
- Flexible ways of working
- A culture that values trust, accountability, and continuous improvement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
procurementsourcingtechnical expertisedrawingsweldingmanufactured componentsanalytical skillsfact-based decision makingERP systemsInfor LN
Soft Skills
independent workresponsibility managementcommunication skillsability to work under pressureability to meet tight deadlines
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineeringMaster’s degree in engineeringdegree in commercial field