Manager Procurement & Logistics

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

Manager, Procurement & Logistics

We are always on the lookout for a talent with a growth mindset - are you the one?

We are looking for a Manager, Procurement & Logistics with a main responsibility in leading Energy Services Upgrades procurement & logistics team. The preferred location for this position is Vaasa, Finland. We offer a possibility to hybrid remote work.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Manager, Procurement & Logistics your work will include leading people in different locations and ensuring that procurement & logistics activities are executed in high level for Energy Services Upgrades projects. The tasks can also be adjusted based on your individual skills and interests. You'll be working as a part of Energy Service Upgrades organization and with Procurement & Logistics team with diverse expertise.

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.

Qualifications/to be able to succeed in the position we expect you to have:

• 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.

We Offer

• A key leadership role within a global project business environment.
• Opportunity to lead an experienced and professional team.
• Possibility to contribute to strategic development of procurement and logistics operations.
• Diverse international stakeholder network.
• Interesting and challenging work supporting global energy projects.
• Opportunities for professional and leadership development within Wärtsilä.

Why you and us?

You are valued - as your true self.

At Wärtsilä YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed in supporting inclusive work community.

Your growth is supported.

We believe in continuous learning & teamwork. Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities - so you can develop beyond your potential.

You get to make a difference.

Innovation and sustainability are important for us. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.

This is Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.

In case of any questions regarding the position, reach out to:

Jussi Pikkumäki

General Manager, Upgrades Management Office

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