Strategic Sourcing Lead: Cost & Supplier Excellence

Jobtailor; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a proactive procurement professional to lead category sourcing and end-to-end RFQs in Helsinki. You will drive supplier evaluation, negotiations and contract management, aligning with production needs and corporate policy.

Collaboration with Engineering, Production and Quality will be essential to ensure smooth NPI changes and reliable supply chains. The role requires strong analytical skills, resilience under pressure, and fluency in English and Finnish.

Qualifications

• Experience in sourcing or commercial procurement with independent negotiations.
• Direct materials exposure; manufacturing supply chains preferred (marine/automotive a plus).
• Strong understanding of contracts, incoterms, MOQs, warranties and payment terms.
• Ability to assess supplier capability, manage risks and resolve delivery/quality issues.
• MS Office proficiency; ERP knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead category sourcing activities aligned with strategy and production needs.
• Own RFQs and supplier selection including cost, risk and TCO analysis.
• Map, evaluate and qualify suppliers to secure competitive partners.
• Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, lead times, MOQs, logistics and terms.
• Draft and maintain sourcing agreements with management/legal input.
• Perform cost and risk analyses to underpin sourcing decisions and cost improvements.
• Ensure supplier readiness for ramp-ups through capacity checks and timing validation.
• Manage supplier performance via KPIs, QBRs, corrective actions, and escalations.
• Support make-vs-buy and outsourcing with supplier readiness plans.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product, Production, Quality and Logistics on NPI and changes.
• Maintain supplier/contract documentation and support category reviews and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and trade requirements.

Skills

sourcing

commercial procurement

negotiations

cost analysis

risk analysis

supplier evaluation

supplier qualification

contract management

capacity planning

make-vs-buy analysis

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a proactive procurement professional to lead category sourcing and end-to-end RFQs in Helsinki. You will drive supplier evaluation, negotiations and contract management, aligning with production needs and corporate policy.

Collaboration with Engineering, Production and Quality will be essential to ensure smooth NPI changes and reliable supply chains. The role requires strong analytical skills, resilience under pressure, and fluency in English and Finnish.