Industrial Buyer, MAKINEN

I.S. Mäkinen Oy; Turku; On-site; EUR 45 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial company in Turku is seeking an experienced Industrial Buyer to manage procurement processes for high-demand ship refurbishment projects. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, fluency in English, and strong analytical and negotiation skills. The successful candidate will work within a dedicated procurement team and will have opportunities for professional growth in an international environment.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Permanent position in a global company

Qualifications

• 2 years of work experience in procurement, preferably in industrial or project-based purchasing.
• Ability to handle high-volume, time-critical purchasing processes.
• Fluency in English, Finnish or other languages are considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement for assigned projects from start to finish.
• Handle both catalogue-based and custom-made material purchases.
• Coordinate material deliveries and ensure proper documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Barona Engineering is now looking for an Industrial Buyer for our client MAKINEN in a permanent position. The selected person will be recruited directly to MAKINEN’s organization. We are seeking a motivated Industrial Buyer to join MAKINEN’s purchasing team in Turku or Lieto, Finland. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a commercial or technical background who wants to grow as a purchasing professional in an international environment.

Job Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree
Work experience: 2 years
Language skills: English

Your Role

As an Industrial Buyer, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth and timely material availability for demanding ship refurbishment projects. You will work closely with project teams, suppliers, and colleagues in the purchasing department. Each buyer is responsible for the procurement of a full project, giving you broad ownership of your work.

Your responsibilities

• Managing procurement for assigned projects from start to finish
• Handling both catalogue-based purchases and tailored, custom-made materials
• Managing large-volume purchases
• Coordinating material deliveries and call-offs, ensuring proper documentation
• Supporting material management processes and ERP system implementation
• Working closely with the Senior Buyer on more strategic supply chain development

What We Expect from You

We are looking for a proactive and committed professional with strong analytical skills and the ability to perform under pressure. You already have some experience in procurement and are eager to develop your skills further in project purchasing.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in procurement (industrial or project-based purchasing is an advantage)
• Strong ERP skills – experience with procurement systems is essential
• Negotiation skills and understanding of contracts
• A proactive, self-driven, and reliable working style
• Ability to handle high-volume, time-critical purchasing processes
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Fluency in English (Finnish or other languages are considered an asset)
• Willingness to work on-site in Turku or Lieto (no remote option)

What MAKINEN Offers You

At MAKINEN you will join a small but dedicated purchasing team. The company culture is hands-on – everyone contributes, and teamwork is highly valued. While the role is operational and fast-paced, you will also get the chance to broaden your expertise and take part in developing purchasing and supply chain practices.

You will be offered

• A responsible and impactful role in international project business
• An opportunity to grow your expertise in purchasing and supply chain management
• A supportive and collaborative company culture where colleagues help each other succeed
• A permanent position in a growing global company

Interested?

Apply now and take the next step in your career! Recruitment is carried out in cooperation with Barona Engineering. The selected person will be directly employed by our client MAKINEN (I.S. Mäkinen Oy).

Please apply for the position via the provided link. For any questions, please contact: Barona Engineering’s Recruitment Manager Kristiina Vormala. For data security and GDPR reasons, we do not accept applications by email.

Have questions?

Contact our recruiter: Kristiina Vormala