Purchase Manager

OSTP; Pietarsaari; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OSTP Finland is seeking a Purchase Manager to lead procurement operations within a modern industrial environment. You will manage procurement categories, lead sourcing activities, and drive process improvements across the OSTP Group.

You will develop supplier relationships, sustainability practices and risk management, while contributing to ERP and digitalization projects, including Dynamics 365. Fluency in Finnish and English is required; Swedish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum several years in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain.
• Strong negotiation and contract management capabilities.
• Experience with supplier development and category management.
• Understanding of ERP-driven procurement and data-based decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement categories across the OSTP Group, incl. Freight & Logistics and Industrial Gases.
• Lead sourcing, tendering, negotiations and contracting for materials, services, investments and logistics.
• Develop supplier performance, sustainability and risk management practices.
• Drive procurement process development, automation and best practices.
• Represent the business in ERP/digitalization projects, incl. Dynamics 365 development.
• Use data, analytics and reporting to improve cost efficiency, quality and supply security.
• Ensure compliance with policies, legislation and sustainability requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and internationally within the OSTP Group.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Contract management

Supplier development

ERP/data-driven decisions

Leadership / initiative

Finnish & English fluency

Swedish an advantage

Education

Higher education degree in a related field

Tools

Dynamics 365

ERP systems

Job description

Are you an experienced procurement professional who enjoys developing sourcing practices, building strong supplier partnerships, and driving continuous improvement in a modern industrial environment?

OSTP Finland is looking for a Purchase Manager to take a key expert role in developing procurement operations. As part of the OSTP Group Procurement team, you will report to the Group General Procurement Manager and contribute to the development and execution of procurement activities across the Group.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing and managing procurement categories across the OSTP Group, including Freight & Logistics and Industrial Gases.
• Lead sourcing, tendering, negotiations and contracting for materials, services, investments and logistics
• Develop supplier performance, sustainability and risk management practices
• Drive procurement process development, automation and best practices
• Act as a key business representative in ERP and digitalization projects, including Dynamics 365 development
• Use data, analytics and reporting to improve cost efficiency, quality and supply security
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, legislation and sustainability requirements
• Contribute actively to cross-functional and international procurement collaboration within the OSTP Group

WHAT WE EXPECT

• Several years of experience in procurement, sourcing or supply chain management, preferably within manufacturing or process industries
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Experience in supplier development and category management
• Understanding of ERP-driven procurement processes and data-based decision-making
• Ability to lead development initiatives and improve ways of working
• Relevant higher education degree
• Fluency in Finnish and English, Swedish is considered an advantage.

WHY JOIN OSTP?

At OSTP, you will have the opportunity to influence procurement practices, supplier strategies and business performance in an international stainless steel company. You will work with skilled colleagues, modern digital tools and development projects that have a direct impact on operational efficiency, sustainability and future competitiveness.

For further information about the position, please contact Anna Bergström, Group General Procurement Manager, tel. [phone].

We review applications throughout the application period and may start interviews before the application deadline.

Employment relationship: Employment

Wage: Other

Working time: Daytime work

Number of positions: 1

Source: Job Market Finland/Työmarkkinatori

Osaamisalue: Myynti & hankinta