Sourcing Specialist

Normet Group; Iisalmi; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ePassi for lunch and Flex benefits

Occupational health care & work-能力

Auntie’s mental well-being services

10 paid learning days per year

HYVÄNormet leisure events

Job summary

Normet Group is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to lead sourcing activities for electrical components for Iisalmi operations and global spare parts. The role is based in Iisalmi, Finland, with flexibility for Tampere or Espoo locations.

You will negotiate terms, manage supplier relationships, and contribute to procurement process improvements while collaborating with engineering and production teams to ensure continuity and efficiency.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. or B.Sc. degree or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in procurement and sourcing tasks.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Source electric components for EQ Iisalmi and global spare parts needs.
• Identify parts without an assigned supplier or trade agreement by monitoring PPOs 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

Skills

Procurement experience

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

ERP experience

Supply chain knowledge

Education

M.Sc. or B.Sc.

Tools

ERP

PDM

Excel

AI tools

Job description

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 activitiesforelectrical components supportingEQ Iisalmi operations and global spare parts. The focus is primarily on standard electric components. The position is preferablybased 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 followingcomponent 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:

• ePassifor 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 servicesand more.
• We also support degree-oriented studies thatbenefitNormetwith 10 paid working days per year.
• In addition, we have an active HYVÄNormetleisure committee, which organizes various leisure and sports-related events throughout the year.

Read more about working atNormet: 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 ina global environment and become one of the champions in Normet’s growth story.

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.

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