Manager Procurement & Logistics

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

Job summary

Wärtsilä Corporation in Vaasa, Finland is seeking a Manager, Procurement & Logistics to lead the Energy Services Upgrades procurement & logistics team. You will drive global upgrade projects, develop supplier relationships and implement processes for high performance and value creation.

The role requires proven leadership in procurement and logistics, strong stakeholder management, and experience with SAP and Microsoft Office. A hybrid work arrangement is available.

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering or related field.
• Proven leadership and people-management experience.
• Strong understanding of procurement, logistics, and project delivery processes.
• Experience in global project business and stakeholder management.
• Experience with supplier management and service provider collaboration.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to drive change and continuous improvement.
• Customer-oriented mindset with proactive problem-solving.
• Good analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Procurement & Logistics team across locations.
• Support Energy Services project teams with procurement, logistics, invoicing, and admin tasks.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement, logistics, and project support processes.
• Ensure efficient material and logistics flows for global upgrade projects.
• Support business stakeholders in procurement and logistics escalations.
• Manage and develop supplier and logistics service-provider relationships.
• Monitor and improve supplier delivery performance and logistics execution.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement

Logistics

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Supplier management

Communication

Change management

Customer orientation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or similar

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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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.

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

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 .