Sourcing Manager

Jobtailor; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a proactive procurement professional to lead category sourcing and end-to-end RFQs in Helsinki. You will drive supplier evaluation, negotiations and contract management, aligning with production needs and corporate policy.

Collaboration with Engineering, Production and Quality will be essential to ensure smooth NPI changes and reliable supply chains. The role requires strong analytical skills, resilience under pressure, and fluency in English and Finnish.

Qualifications

• Experience in sourcing or commercial procurement with independent negotiations.
• Direct materials exposure; manufacturing supply chains preferred (marine/automotive a plus).
• Strong understanding of contracts, incoterms, MOQs, warranties and payment terms.
• Ability to assess supplier capability, manage risks and resolve delivery/quality issues.
• MS Office proficiency; ERP knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead category sourcing activities aligned with strategy and production needs.
• Own RFQs and supplier selection including cost, risk and TCO analysis.
• Map, evaluate and qualify suppliers to secure competitive partners.
• Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, lead times, MOQs, logistics and terms.
• Draft and maintain sourcing agreements with management/legal input.
• Perform cost and risk analyses to underpin sourcing decisions and cost improvements.
• Ensure supplier readiness for ramp-ups through capacity checks and timing validation.
• Manage supplier performance via KPIs, QBRs, corrective actions, and escalations.
• Support make-vs-buy and outsourcing with supplier readiness plans.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product, Production, Quality and Logistics on NPI and changes.
• Maintain supplier/contract documentation and support category reviews and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and trade requirements.

Skills

sourcing

commercial procurement

negotiations

cost analysis

risk analysis

supplier evaluation

supplier qualification

contract management

capacity planning

make-vs-buy analysis

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead category sourcing activities aligned with Saxdor's strategy and production needs
• Own end-to-end RFQs and supplier selection, including cost, risk and total cost of ownership analysis
• Supplier market mapping, evaluation and qualification to secure competitive and scalable partners
• Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, lead times, MOQs, Incoterms/logistics, payment terms, warranties and claims handling
• Draft and maintain sourcing agreements with management/legal (framework agreements, NDAs, code of conduct and commercial annexes)
• Conduct cost and risk analysis to support sourcing decisions, business cases, dual sourcing, standardisation and cost improvement initiatives
• Ensure supplier readiness for ramp‑ups and new launches through capacity checks, lead time validation and contingency/recovery planning
• Manage key supplier performance with purchasing via KPIs, QBRs, corrective actions and escalations
• Support make‑vs‑buy and outsourcing initiatives with structured supplier preparedness plans
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product, Production, Quality and Logistics on NPI and change management (requirements, timelines, impact and phase‑in/out planning)
• Maintain supplier/contract documentation and support category reviews, reporting and process development
• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies, ethical standards and trade requirements

Requirements

• +3 years experience in sourcing or commercial procurement and independent negotiations
• Experience with direct materials and manufacturing supply chains; marine, automotive, machinery or similar industries are a plus
• Solid understanding of commercial terms and contracts (pricing, lead times, MOQs, warranties, Incoterms, payment terms) and framework agreements with supplier annexes (with legal support when needed)
• Proven ability to assess supplier capability and capacity, and manage risk, escalation and delivery/quality issues
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with a structured approach to documentation (SharePoint, supplier records, decision traceability); ERP knowledge is an advantage
• Calm and resilient under pressure, able to drive issues to closure during ramp‑ups, disruptions and engineering/product changes
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with competing priorities
• Fluent in English and Finnish; Swedish is an advantage
• Willingness to travel

Hard Skills

• sourcing
• commercial procurement
• negotiations
• cost analysis
• risk analysis
• supplier evaluation
• supplier qualification
• contract management
• capacity planning
• make‑vs‑buy analysis

Soft Skills

• calm under pressure
• resilience
• problem‑solving
• collaboration
• communication
• decision‑making
• organizational skills
• ability to manage competing priorities
• leadership
• adaptability