Senior Sourcing Strategist – Materials & Cost Reduction

AMETEK, Inc.; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK Finland Oy is seeking a highly motivated Senior Sourcing Specialist to shape and execute sourcing strategies that support supply chain, production, quality, cost, and growth objectives in Espoo, Finland. The role leads strategic supplier management, supplier onboarding, risk mitigation, and cost-reduction initiatives, while also owning material planning activities to ensure uninterrupted production.

You will collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Global Supply

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, purchasing, or supply chain roles within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience negotiating with international suppliers.
• Experience with ERP software systems (ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central).
• Experience supporting production or material planning activities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive and self-driven attitude.
• Ability to multitask and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for direct and indirect materials.
• Lead supplier selection, qualification, onboarding, and performance improvement.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, contracts, and supplier agreements.
• Conduct supplier market research and benchmarking.
• Manage supplier capacity planning and long-term supply continuity.
• Drive annual cost reduction and value engineering projects.
• Support make-versus-buy analyses and supplier footprint optimization.
• Create and maintain long-term material forecasts in ERP/BC.
• Review MRP outputs and ensure material availability for production.
• Monitor inventory levels and balance supply and demand.
• Participate in daily production planning meetings and support material activities.
• Drive continuous improvement in sourcing and planning processes.

Skills

Sourcing experience

Procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

Communication

Multitasking

AI usage awareness

Stakeholder management

English

Finnish

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain/ related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC)

Job description

AMETEK Finland Oy is seeking a highly motivated Senior Sourcing Specialist to shape and execute sourcing strategies that support supply chain, production, quality, cost, and growth objectives in Espoo, Finland. The role leads strategic supplier management, supplier onboarding, risk mitigation, and cost-reduction initiatives, while also owning material planning activities to ensure uninterrupted production.

You will collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Global Supply