Strategic Indirect Sourcing Manager

Jobtailor; Espoo; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Espoo, Finland invites a senior Sourcing/Category Manager to lead indirect sourcing initiatives across regions. You will design strategies, manage supplier relations, and negotiate contracts to meet quality and regulatory standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires MSc-level background in Engineering or Business, strong analytics, experience with RFx, scorecards, and SAP; fluency in English and Finnish; willingness to travel domestically.

Qualifications

• MSc degree in Engineering, Business (SCM/Logistics) or related field.
• Extensive Indirect Sourcing experience including construction, capex or services.
• Proven contract negotiation experience with SOWs and supplier terms.
• Proficiency in developing RFx packages, scorecards, and award criteria.
• Ability to operate in a matrixed organization with analytics to support business cases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with global and regional objectives.
• Collaborate with facility management, EHS, manufacturing, engineering, quality, and stakeholders for aligned decision‑making.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure quality, regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Conduct market research, benchmarking, and competitive analysis to support decisions.
• Drive cost optimization, risk mitigation, continuity, and sustainability initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, quality systems, governance, and legal requirements.

Skills

Sourcing expertise

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication (English & Finnish)

Project management

Stakeholder management

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Education

MSc in Engineering

MSc in Business (SCM/Logistics)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Jobtailor in Espoo, Finland invites a senior Sourcing/Category Manager to lead indirect sourcing initiatives across regions. You will design strategies, manage supplier relations, and negotiate contracts to meet quality and regulatory standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires MSc-level background in Engineering or Business, strong analytics, experience with RFx, scorecards, and SAP; fluency in English and Finnish; willingness to travel domestically.