Senior Purchasing Manager – Data Center Projects

CTS Nordics OY; Seinäjoki; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CTS Nordics OY seeks an experienced Project Purchasing Manager to lead sourcing and purchasing on a data center construction site in Seinäjoki, Finland. You will ensure timely procurement of materials, equipment, and services at optimal cost while building strong supplier relationships and supporting project delivery.

You will manage daily purchasing activities, evaluate suppliers, and define guidelines for tendering and vendor selection.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration or a related field
• Strong knowledge of inventory and supply chain management
• Experience in procurement, purchasing, or supplier management
• Proficiency in MS Office and purchasing systems
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Very strong English and Finnish, written and spoken
• Strong planning, organization, and decision-making abilities

Responsibilities

• Managing daily procurement and purchasing activities
• Negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, and terms
• Developing and maintaining supplier relationships
• Evaluating suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability
• Maintaining supplier databases and procurement documentation
• Improving purchasing systems and processes
• Defining procurement rules, guidelines, and sourcing strategies
• Supporting internal teams and assigned projects
• Preparing cost estimates and managing budgets

Skills

Procurement experience

Inventory management

Supply chain management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

English

Finnish

Planning

Organization

Decision-making

Education

Business Administration degree

Tools

MS Office

Purchasing systems

Job description

CTS Nordics OY seeks an experienced Project Purchasing Manager to lead sourcing and purchasing on a data center construction site in Seinäjoki, Finland. You will ensure timely procurement of materials, equipment, and services at optimal cost while building strong supplier relationships and supporting project delivery.

You will manage daily purchasing activities, evaluate suppliers, and define guidelines for tendering and vendor selection.