Global Procurement & Logistics Manager - Hybrid Remote

Wärtsilä; Vaasa; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership role in global projects

Hybrid remote work available

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Wärtsilä in Vaasa, Finland, is seeking a Manager, Procurement & Logistics to lead Energy Services Upgrades procurement & logistics team across global projects. The role combines leadership responsibility with hands-on process improvement.

You will manage supplier relationships, drive efficiency, and collaborate with international stakeholders. Fluent English required; Finnish/Swedish a plus. Hybrid remote work offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or similar.
• Previous leadership experience with responsibility for people management and team development.
• Strong understanding of procurement, logistics, supply chain, or project delivery processes.
• Experience from global project business and stakeholder management.
• Experience in supplier management and service provider collaboration.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to drive change and continuous improvement activities.
• Customer-oriented mindset with a proactive and solution-focused approach.
• Good analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office tools.
• Knowledge of international trade, customs processes, VAT, Incoterms, and regulatory compliance is considered an advantage.
• Fluent written and spoken English. Finnish and/or Swedish are considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the Procurement & Logistics team and ensuring a high-performing and service-oriented organisation.
• Supporting Energy Services project teams with procurement, logistics, invoicing, and administrative activities.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives within procurement, logistics, and project support processes.
• Ensuring efficient material and logistics flows for global upgrade projects.
• Supporting business stakeholders in procurement and logistics related escalations.
• Managing and developing supplier and logistics service provider relationships.
• Monitoring and improving supplier delivery performance, material availability, and logistics execution.

Job description

Wärtsilä in Vaasa, Finland, is seeking a Manager, Procurement & Logistics to lead Energy Services Upgrades procurement & logistics team across global projects. The role combines leadership responsibility with hands-on process improvement.

You will manage supplier relationships, drive efficiency, and collaborate with international stakeholders. Fluent English required; Finnish/Swedish a plus. Hybrid remote work offered.