Junior Purchaser, Espoo

Academic Work Finland Oy; Uusimaa; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Epassi lunch benefit

Flexible remote work (2 days/week)

Opportunity for professional experience

Job summary

Academic Work Finland Oy is seeking a procurement support specialist in Uusimaa to aid the procurement team with daily purchasing needs. The role encompasses managing purchase requests, creating POs, and coordinating deliveries.

Ideal candidates have a relevant educational background and fluent English skills, with an understanding of procurement processes. The position offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic international environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant educational background in Business Administration or Industrial Management required.
• Fluent English language skills are a must.
• Basic understanding of procurement processes and order management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate incoming purchase requests.
• Create and manage purchase orders (POs).
• Support internal logistics and coordinate inbound deliveries.

Skills

Procurement process understanding

Task management skills

Fluent English

Education

Relevant degree (Business Administration or Industrial Management)

Job description

About the role

In this role, you will support the indirect procurement team by ensuring that the company’s daily purchasing needs are met efficiently. You will work closely as part of a five-member team of experts responsible for everything from office supplies to service contracts.

Benefits

• A valuable opportunity to gain professional experience in the field
• An international work environment and a chance to get a glimpse into the day-to-day operations of a growth company
• Epassi lunch benefit (deduction)
• Flexible remote work (2 days / week)

Work tasks

Managing and coordinating incoming purchase requests, including the following tasks:

• Process and handle purchase requests
• Create and manage purchase orders (POs)
• Place orders with approved suppliers according to established guidelines
• Receive and confirm deliveries in ERP
• Support internal logistics and coordinate inbound deliveries
• Assist team members across departments with day-to-day purchasing needs

We are looking for

• A relevant educational background, e.g., in Business Administration or Industrial Management
• A basic understanding of procurement processes and order management
• The ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with precision
• Fluent English language skills
• A proactive approach to work

It is meritorious if you have

• Fluent Finnish language skills

Personal characteristics

• Supportive
• Stress tolerant
• Orderly
• Responsible

Recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position are directed to Academic Work.

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.

Employment details

• Employment relationship: Employment
• Wage: Other
• Number of positions: 1
• Source: Job Market Finland/Työmarkkinatori

Osaamisalue: Myynti & hankinta