Strategic Category Manager - Mechanics & Sourcing

Envista Holdings Corporation; Uusimaa; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Envista in Tuusula, Finland, is seeking a Category Manager, Mechanics to lead strategic sourcing across sheet metal, machining parts, castings, extrusions and motion mechanisms.

You will collaborate with Operations, Purchasing, Quality and R&D to drive cost productivity, supplier risk management and continuous improvement across the supply chain.

The role requires cross-functional leadership and strong negotiation skills to deliver year-over-year savings and reliable material flow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3+ years of procurement or supply chain experience.
• Experience with continuous improvement tools.
• Proficient in MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Develops and drives supply chain strategy for procurement and cost reduction.
• Owns supplier relationships and negotiates key contracts.
• Leads initiatives to reduce costs while maintaining quality and delivery.
• Manages supplier base to optimize working capital and inventory.
• Creates procurement processes and supplier quality programs.
• Assists with supplier risk assessments and audits.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Contract negotiations

Cost reduction

Cross-functional leadership

Risk mitigation

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Envista in Tuusula, Finland, is seeking a Category Manager, Mechanics to lead strategic sourcing across sheet metal, machining parts, castings, extrusions and motion mechanisms.

You will collaborate with Operations, Purchasing, Quality and R&D to drive cost productivity, supplier risk management and continuous improvement across the supply chain.

The role requires cross-functional leadership and strong negotiation skills to deliver year-over-year savings and reliable material flow.