Sr Buyer, EME, Electrics/Electronics

Precision Planting; Suolahti; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Remote work options

Epassi benefits

Occupational health services

Job summary

AGCO Corporation in Suolahti, Finland, is hiring a professional to implement the sub-category strategy for assigned Electrical & Electronics product families under the guidance of the Category Manager. The role drives supplier competitiveness, cost optimization and supply security through strategic sourcing and negotiations, while coordinating with Engineering, NPI and other cross-functional teams.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with suppliers and internal teams to support new

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, results-driven mindset.
• Good technical understanding, including ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Proficient in 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, 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.

Skills

Fluent English

Structured communication

Purchasing & negotiations

Technical drawings

MS Excel

SAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Location: Suolahti, FI

Brand: Valtra

Workplace Type: Onsite

Employment Duration: Permanent

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

• 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

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.

Your Working Machine

Valtra® stands out in the industry with easy-to-use, highly customizable tractors, offering reliability, durability, versatility and high-tech smart features that have made it a pace-setting brand in Europe, South America and other regions, across a wide range of applications.

Job Segment: Supply Chain Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Electronics Engineer, PLM, Operations, Engineering, Management

AGCO is a global leader in design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision technology. AGCO delivers value to farmers and OEM customers through its differentiated brand portfolio including leading brands like Fendt®, Massey Ferguson®, PTx and Valtra®. AGCO's full line of equipment, smart farming solutions and services helps farmers sustainably feed our world.