Strategic Sourcing Lead - Global Supplier Management

Metso; Espoo; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical benefits including private [he

Job summary

Metso in Australia is seeking a highly motivated Sourcing Specialist to join the APA Strategic Sourcing team. You will lead supplier onboarding, manage NDAs and contracts, and optimize performance across a global vendor base to meet Metso's objectives.

You will develop supplier relationship programs for critical suppliers, drive cost reductions, and work with internal teams on strategic category plans while ensuring best procurement practices.

Qualifications

• Ten-plus years of experience in sourcing heavy-fabricated and machined parts, castings, and forgings.
• Qualification in mechanical engineering or related field with supply chain/contract/project management exposure.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills; ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with spend analysis and global vendor base management; negotiates terms effectively.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivots and lookups; autonomy in fast-paced environments.
• Familiarity with MDR/ITP/NCR documentation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic supplier selection, qualification, and onboarding.
• Administer NDA, Terms & Conditions, and Code of Conduct.
• Onboard vendors to Metso’s e-Procurement Portal.
• Maximise supplier performance across a global vendor base to meet objectives.
• Develop supplier relationship management for critical suppliers and mitigate risk.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and savings pipeline to meet targets.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on strategic category plans and sourcing initiatives.
• Support Tactical Sourcing with supplier selection and RFQ; improve processes and policies.

Skills

Sourcing experience

Heavy fabrication parts

Machined parts

Castings

Forgings

Engineering drawings

Spend analysis

Category management

Global vendor base

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Excel

Autonomy

Education

Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Supply chain / Contract / Project management

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Jagger Pool 4 Tool

Sievo

Job description

Metso in Australia is seeking a highly motivated Sourcing Specialist to join the APA Strategic Sourcing team. You will lead supplier onboarding, manage NDAs and contracts, and optimize performance across a global vendor base to meet Metso's objectives.

You will develop supplier relationship programs for critical suppliers, drive cost reductions, and work with internal teams on strategic category plans while ensuring best procurement practices.