Procurement Manager - Raw Materials

Royal Unibrew; Suomi; Hybrid; CAD 112,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Wellbeing benefits

Hybrid work model

Concert tickets

Sports events access

Job summary

Hartwall, part of the Royal Unibrew Group, is seeking a Procurement Manager for Raw Materials at the Lahti production facility. You will lead category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive sourcing, negotiations, and continuous improvement across the value chain.

The role reports to the Finland and Baltics Procurement Director and requires cross-country collaboration, strong Excel skills, and fluency in English and Finnish.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field; CIPS qualification is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement/supply chain experience, beverage/food industry preferred.
• Proven track record leading cross-country category strategies and sourcing projects.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, ERP systems, and commodity management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influencing skills.
• Fluent in English and Finnish; able to operate in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on financial KPIs through spend management and budgeting.
• Execute group category strategies with local relevance, including sourcing and negotiations.
• Drive supplier performance management with key suppliers and improvement plans.
• Embed procurement best practices across the market and Royal Unibrew group.
• Collaborate with market stakeholders, group procurement, and supply chain teams.
• Represent procurement in cross-country projects and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor supplier landscapes, regulations, and digitalisation trends.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Negotiation

Supplier management

Data governance

Cross-country collaboration

Financial acumen

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

CIPS qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Career Opportunities: Procurement Manager - Raw Materials (3132)

Requisition ID3132-Posted02/09/2026-Procurement-Finland-Lahti

Hartwall, Lahti – part of the Royal Unibrew Group

At Hartwall, we manufacture the drinks people love to live and celebrate with. We are part of the Danish beverage company Royal Unibrew, a leading regional player in a number of markets primarily in Northern Europe, Italy and in the international malt beverage markets. Now we are looking for a new team member to join our Royal Unibrew Procurement team.

Your Role

Are you a passionate procurement professional with deep expertise in raw materials for beverage or food industry – and ready to make a real impact at one of Finland’s most iconic beverage companies? We are looking for a skilled Procurement Manager to help us source smarter, build stronger supplier partnerships, and drive meaningful change across our value chain.

As Procurement Manager for Raw Materials, you will be part of the Group Procurement function represented at Hartwall, reporting to the Procurement Director for Finland and Baltics. This is a broad and impactful role – you will lead category management, develop supplier relationships, drive sourcing and negotiations, and champion continuous improvement across the value chain.

You would be responsible for all the raw materials used in Hartwall beverage production. You will be the local expert connecting Royal Unibrew group strategies with Finnish market realities, and your work will directly support Hartwall’s growth and sustainability ambitions.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver on financial KPIs through rigorous spend management, data governance, and active ownership of market numbers in reporting and budget cycles
• Execute group category strategies with local relevance – leading sourcing, negotiations, and supplier development to meet cost, service, sustainability, and innovation targets
• Drive supplier performance management with key suppliers, ensuring improvement plans are executed in close collaboration with market and operational stakeholders
• Champion procurement excellence by embedding best practices across the market and contributing to the broader Royal Unibrew procurement community
• Partner closely with market stakeholders, group procurement, and supply chain teams to identify and deliver efficiency initiatives
• Represent procurement in strategic and cross-functional projects, including business integration activities and cross-country sourcing initiatives
• Stay externally connected – tracking supplier landscapes, commodities, EU regulations, and digitalisation trends to proactively spot opportunities and risks

What We Are Looking For

You are a confident procurement professional who combines analytical rigor with strong commercial instincts. You thrive in a fast-moving, international environment and know how to build trust with stakeholders at every level.

You bring:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree – a professional CIPS qualification or similar is a plus
• Minimum 5 years of relevant procurement and supply chain experience, preferably in food industry within an international or matrixed organization –beverage background is an advantage
• A track record of leading cross-country category strategies and executing regional sourcing projects
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, ERP systems, and commodity management – with a proactive approach to AI and digital tools
• Sharp analytical and negotiation skills, paired with a good aptitude for risk management
• Excellent communication and influencing skills to engage and align senior stakeholders internally and externally
• A collaborative mindset with the confidence to challenge the status quo when it matters
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office tools
• Fluency in English and Finnish

What We Offer

We offer you an exciting opportunity in a strong and well-known branded company, working with beverages loved by Finns. At Hartwall, we operate in the business of enjoyment – and we want that to be reflected in everything we do. Our goal is to be the most refreshing workplace in the country, and we are working hard to achieve it.

In this role, you will have true ownership and responsibility in a key procurement position, working across strategic raw material categories. You’ll be based at our Lahti production facility, with the flexibility of a hybrid working model. You’ll also be part of a collaborative team culture where ideas quickly turn into action, and where your contribution genuinely matters.

At Hartwall, you’ll find some of the most dedicated, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic colleagues in the industry. We thirst for success together – and we make sure the journey is as enjoyable as the destination .

At Hartwall, you’ll be surrounded by fantastic colleagues and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits: extensive healthcare, diverse hobby groups, and wellbeing, travel, and sports benefits. In addition, you can choose your own monthly beverage selection. We also offer access to concerts, sports events, and festivals, with tickets frequently available to our employees.

We offer excellent opportunities for professional development and career growth, both within Hartwall and across the wider Royal Unibrew Group. A career at Hartwall is more than just a job – it’s a chance to leave a real mark on the sourcing practices behind drinks enjoyed across Finland.

About Hartwall

Our mission is to refresh Finland. We believe that every situation, person, and opportunity holds potential. Our glass is always half full.

Our production facilities are located in Lahti and Turku, with our spring water bottling plant in Karijoki. Our extensive portfolio ranges from waters to wines, including beloved brands such as Hartwall Jaffa, Hartwall Original Long Drink, Hartwall Novelle, and Lahden Erikois. We are also the Finnish partner for Heineken and Pepsi brands, and we bring hundreds of quality beverages to Finland from around the world.

Hartwall is part of the Royal Unibrew Group, a leading regional multi-beverage company with brands enjoyed in more than 70 countries. Together, we produce, market, sell, and distribute quality beverages – and we challenge the boundaries of sustainable production every step of the way.

In Finland, we create both great drinks and positive impact. We are continuously developing our production to be more environmentally friendly—in Lahti and Turku, our beverages are already produced completely carbon-neutrally. We promote a responsible drinking culture and introduce new products that contribute to wellbeing. Behind it all are over 700 Hartwall employees, whose wellbeing is our top priority—we’re thirsty for success, together.

www.hartwall.fi

Hartwall’s mission is to refresh Finland. Every day we refresh people with our wide portfolio that ranges from water to wines and spirits. It includes iconic soft drinks such as Hartwall Jaffa, the world's first RTD drink Hartwall Original Long Drink and leading water brand Hartwall Novelle. We are also the partner of Heineken and Pepsi brands in Finland, and we import hundreds of quality beverages from around the world, from wines to coffee.

As a part of Royal Unibrew, we aim to produce the most sustainable drinks in the world. Our production facilities in Lahti and Turku are already carbon neutral, and our goal is to cut CO2 emissions in half by 2030 – throughout our entire value chain. We also promote a responsible drinking culture and bring new low and non-alcoholic products to our range. Making all this possible is our people: the well-being of our 700 Hartwall employees is our top priority.