Sr Buyer, EME, Electrics/Electronics

AGCO Corporation; Äänekoski; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Epassi benefits

Flexible working hours

Job summary

AGCO is seeking a procurement professional to own the sub-category strategy for assigned product families within the Electrical & Electronics (E/E) Category at our Suolahti site. You will collaborate with Engineering, NPI and cross-functional teams to support product development, technology changes, and supplier performance across the lifecycle.

In this hybrid role, you will build strong supplier relationships, lead negotiations, drive cost reductions, and identify competitive sourcing options

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Fluent English and strong, structured communication skills.
• Experience in Purchasing and supplier negotiations, with a hands-on and results-driven mindset.
• Good technical understanding, including the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Proficient user of MS Office applications, especially Excel; knowledge of SAP would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strong relationships with assigned suppliers.
• Achieve cost-saving targets and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify competitive sourcing options and execute RFQs with local and global alignment.
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers, including LTAs and terms.
• Contribute to sub-category strategies within the Category team.

Skills

Supplier negotiations

Cost optimization

RFQ management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Do you want to help solve the world's most pressing challenges? Feeding the world's growing population and slowing climate change are two of the world's greatest challenges. AGCO is a part of the solution! Join us to make your contribution.

This position is responsible for implementing the sub-category strategy for assigned product families within the Electrical & Electronics (E/E) Category, under the guidance of the Category Manager. The role drives supplier competitiveness, cost optimization and supply security through strategic sourcing, supplier scouting, benchmarking and commercial negotiations. It works closely with Engineering, NPI and other cross-functional teams to support new product development, technology changes and supplier performance throughout the product lifecycle.

Your Impact

• Develop and manage strong relationships with assigned suppliers
• Achieve cost-saving targets, support continuous improvement initiatives, and proactively manage costs to prevent unfavorable cost developments.
• Identify competitive sourcing options and execute RFQs to meet cost, quality and delivery requirements, ensuring local and global alignment before sourcing decisions.
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers, including specific commercial terms and Long-Term Agreements (LTAs).
• Contribute to the development and implementation of sub-category strategies within the Category team.

Your Experience And Qualifications

Note: Please submit your application/CV in English.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Fluent English and strong, structured communication skills
• Experience in Purchasing and supplier negotiations, with a hands-on and results-driven mindset
• Good technical understanding, including the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Proficient user of MS Office applications, especially Excel; knowledge of SAP would be an asset

Your Benefits

• We offer an international and collaborative environment where innovation and excellence are valued and where you can further develop your career and talents.
• Our team works in Suolahti as well as all over the world and we have an easy-going yet highly professional team welcoming you to AGCO.
• We value our employees' well-being, offering flexible working hours, remote work options, Epassi-benefits, and comprehensive occupational health services.

Your Workplace

You will work in Hybrid mode in our Suolahti -Manufacturing site -Valmetinkatu 2, 44200.

We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures and perspectives.