Sourcing Manager

Beneq; Espoo; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Beneq in Espoo is seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead the mechanical category within the Supply Chain team. You will develop sourcing strategies, identify and onboard suppliers, negotiate contracts, and drive value across total cost of ownership while aligning with production and quality.

This senior role combines strategic planning with hands-on procurement, uses SAP daily, collaborates with engineering, finance, and operations, and requires occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in supply chain, Engineering, or related field.
• At least 5 years in strategic sourcing or procurement of mechanical components.
• Experience in global sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Hands-on SAP usage for procurement and supplier management.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing and category strategies for the mechanical category to optimize cost, quality, delivery performance, and supply continuity.
• Lead supplier identification, qualification, onboarding, and contract negotiations, including the introduction of new suppliers to support business growth, risk mitigation, and competitiveness.
• Ensure supplier capacity and capability are aligned with current and future business requirements, proactively managing supply risks and supporting production needs.
• Drive cost optimization, value engineering, and supplier development initiatives to deliver sustainable improvements in performance and total cost of ownership.
• Utilize SAP extensively in daily operations, maintaining supplier master data, tracking deliveries, monitoring supplier performance, and supporting data-driven decision-making.
• Improve procurement processes through digitalization and continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging SAP and other procurement tools.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance teams to ensure sourcing strategies, supplier capabilities, and capacity plans support business objectives.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, fostering collaboration, continuous improvement, and long-term strategic partnerships.
• Actively support operational purchasing activities when required, including delivery expediting, escalations and supplier communication, to ensure uninterrupted supply and smooth supply chain operations.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier negotiations

Global sourcing

Stakeholder collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in supply chain or Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are Hiring: Sourcing Manager - Mechanical Category

Are you an experienced procurement professional with a passion for global sourcing and supplier development? We are looking for a Sourcing Manager to join our Supply Chain team in Espoo, with responsibility for the mechanical category. In this role, you’ll report to the Head of Supply Chain and play a key part in developing sourcing strategies, negotiating with global suppliers, and driving continuous improvement across our operations.

The primary focus of this role is to drive strategic sourcing initiatives that strengthen supplier relationships, improve total cost of ownership, mitigate supply risks, and support business growth. In addition to leading category management and supplier negotiations, you will also contribute to operational procurement activities when needed, ensuring continuity of supply and supporting the wider purchasing team with tasks such as purchase order management, delivery expediting, and supplier communication. Success in this position requires both strategic thinking and a willingness to be hands-on when required.

What you will do

As our Sourcing Manager, you will:

• Develop and implement sourcing and category strategies for the mechanical category to optimize cost, quality, delivery performance, and supply continuity.
• Lead supplier identification, qualification, onboarding, and contract negotiations, including the introduction of new suppliers to support business growth, risk mitigation, and competitiveness.
• Ensure supplier capacity and capability are aligned with current and future business requirements, proactively managing supply risks and supporting production needs.
• Drive cost optimization, value engineering, and supplier development initiatives to deliver sustainable improvements in performance and total cost of ownership.
• Utilize SAP extensively in daily operations, maintaining supplier master data, tracking deliveries, monitoring supplier performance, and supporting data-driven decision-making.
• Improve procurement processes through digitalization and continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging SAP and other procurement tools.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance teams to ensure sourcing strategies, supplier capabilities, and capacity plans support business objectives.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, fostering collaboration, continuous improvement, and long-term strategic partnerships.
• Actively support operational purchasing activities when required, including delivery expediting, escalations and supplier communication, to ensure uninterrupted supply and smooth supply chain operations.

What we’re looking for

This is a senior-level role for someone with solid hands-on experience. We’re looking for someone with:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in supply chain, Engineering, or related technical field
• At least 5 years of proven experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement of mechanical components (mechanical category experience is required) within a demanding industry such as semiconductors, medical equipment, automation, or a comparable field
• Strong background in global sourcing and supplier negotiations, with a track record of delivering results independently
• Hands‑on expertise with SAP (or equivalent ERP), with proven ability to use it as a daily working tool for procurement and supplier management
• Excellent negotiation, relationship management, and stakeholder collaboration skills
• A proactive, results‑oriented mindset with real readiness to balance strategic work and hands‑on operational tasks
• Willingness to travel occasionally

Why join us?

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on our supply chain strategy and efficiency. You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team, working at the intersection of strategy, operations, and innovation.

If you are ready to take the lead in shaping sourcing strategies, building strong supplier partnerships, and driving value across the supply chain, we would love to hear from you.

Beneq is the home of atomic layer deposition. Our mission is to be dedicated to the success of the More‑than‑Moore device makers by delivering best in class, innovative, and flexible ALD equipment and service solutions. In 1984, we established the world’s first industrial production using ALD. Today, we lead the market with products for semiconductor device fabrication, R&D, and varied ALD solutions. We operate globally and employ 170+ people on three continents. We are a unique employer that combines the hands‑on, dynamic mindset of a fast‑growth startup with the solid funding and resources of a larger enterprise. Beneq's team of engineers and experts are committed to delivering world class ALD solutions and enabling technology mega trends through advanced solutions. Beneq is headquartered in Finland with legal entities in the USA and Japan.