Sourcing Specialist

Normet; Iisalmi; Remote; EUR 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ePassi for lunch and Flex benefits

Occupational health care and insurance

Auntie’s mental well-being services

10 paid study days per year

HYVÄ Normet leisure committee

Job summary

Normet is seeking a Sourcing Specialist headquartered in Iisalmi, Finland, to lead sourcing of electrical components for EQ Iisalmi operations and global spare parts. The role favors candidates based in Iisalmi, with Tampere or Espoo as alternative locations in Finland.

You will identify suppliers, negotiate terms, manage supplier performance, and work closely with engineering and production to ensure continuity of supply and strategic alignment across the company.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. or B.Sc. degree or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 2 years of procurement and sourcing experience.
• Analytical and systematic thinking with attention to detail and strategic mindset.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Experience with ERP, PDM and analytical tools (e.g. Excel, AI).
• Ability to work cross-functionally.
• Knowledge of Normet parts and supplier base.

Responsibilities

• Source electric components for EQ Iisalmi operations and global spare parts.
• Identify parts without an assigned supplier by monitoring PPO for EQ Finland operations.
• Select suppliers based on established supplier strategies and identify new suppliers when needed.
• Negotiate supply agreements including prices, lead times, payment terms, warranties, and buffer stock agreements.
• Manage annual price negotiations. Monitor cost competitiveness, supplier quality, and delivery performance. Define corrective actions when needed.
• Maintain vendor data in ERP systems within own responsibility area.
• Work closely with engineering and advise the team in supplier and component selections.
• Coordinate required actions following component end-of-life announcements, with engineering, production and spare parts teams to secure production and service continuity.
• Define supply strategies.
• Contribute to process and tool development in procurement area.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

ERP/PDM knowledge

Problem solving under pressure

Supplier relationship management

Part knowledge (Normet parts)

Education

M.Sc. or B.Sc. degree

Tools

ERP systems

PDM systems

Excel/Analytical tools

AI tooling

Job description

## Sourcing SpecialistApply: Iisalmi: Espoo: Tampere: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 8, 2026 (16 days left to apply): R\\_007136**We are a global technology company developing innovative solutions for mining, tunnelling, and construction, improving project safety, environmental impact, and productivity. We offer premium equipment, all-round aftermarket services and high-quality chemicals and rock support as our core products to our customers. We operate globally in over 30 countries with more than 1,800 experts. At Normet, we commit to a culture founded in our Values - Caring, Committed & Courageous. We foster your talent, with us you shine.**We are looking for a **Sourcing Specialist** To lead sourcing activities for electrical components supporting EQ Iisalmi operations and global spare parts. The focus is primarily on standard electric components. The position is preferably based in Iisalmi. Other locations in Finland (Tampere or Espoo) may be considered. **Main responsibilities and tasks:** * Source electric components for EQ Iisalmi operations and global spare parts needs* Identify parts without an assigned supplier or trade agreement by monitoring Planned Purchase Order (PPO) for EQ Finland operations* Select suppliers based on established supplier strategies and identify new suppliers when needed* Negotiate supply agreements including prices, lead times, payment terms, warranties, and buffer stock agreements* Manage annual price negotiations. Monitor cost competitiveness, supplier quality, and delivery performance. Define required corrective actions when needed* Maintain vendor data in ERP systems within own responsibility area* Work closely with engineering and advise the team in supplier and component selections* Coordinate required actions following component end-of-life announcements, with engineering, production and spare parts teams to secure production and service continuity* Define supply strategies* Contribute to process and tool development in procurement area **To shine in this position, we hope you have:** * M.Sc. or B.Sc. degree or equivalent professional experience.* At least 2 years of experience in procurement and sourcing tasks in a relevant field.* Analytical capabilities and systematic ways of working with a mix of attention to detail and strategic thinking* Good negotiation and influencing skills* Understanding of Normet supplier base and capabilities* Excellent capability to work cross-functionally* Good networking and relationship management skills* Fluent written and spoken English* Proficient in ERP, PDM and analytical tools (e.g. Excel, using AI)* Ability to work under pressure* Strong knowledge of parts and part types used by Normet **As an employer, we support your well-being with benefits such as:** ePassi for lunch and Flex benefits (sports, wellness, and culture), occupational health care and specialist-level treatment through our work ability insurance, access to Auntie’s mental well-being services and more. We also support degree-oriented studies that benefit Normet with 10 paid working days per year. In addition, we have an active HYVÄ Normet leisure committee, which organizes various leisure and sports-related events throughout the year. Read more about working at Normet: https://www.normet.com/en/discover-normet/careers ***Come and share your courage to shine with us:*** in a courageous, committed and caring company. Together with our customers, we have courage to lead the way in sustainable underground mining and tunnelling by building the safest places underground. This position provides you with an opportunity to grow professionally in a global environment and become one of the champions in Normet’s growth story. We are looking forward to hearing more about you. We welcome your application with your salary request and CV by Sunday November 8 through our career website www.normet.com/careers, please click on the apply-button.We will go through the applications and continue with potential candidates already during the application period, so do not hesitate to send an application if this position interests you! **For further information,** please contact Juha Kursu, by mail [e-mail], or by phone [phone] on October 27 between 12:00 – 14:00 or November 4 between 09:00 - 11:00.*Come and share your courage to shine with us!*