Senior Tactical Sourcing Agent

Metso Corporation; York; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Metso Corporation is seeking a Senior Tactical Sourcing Agent in York to lead RFQ processes and manage supplier relationships. The role requires strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills with expertise in procurement systems. Join Metso to transform the industry towards sustainability while pursuing personal growth and development opportunities.

Benefits

Occupational healthcare

Generous benefits plan

Mental well-being services

Global incentive program

Ongoing growth dialogues

Education assistance

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Expertise in using procurement systems like Jaggaer and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead RFQ processes and manage supplier responses.
• Make strategic decisions in supplier selection.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Jaggaer

SAP

Job description

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Senior Tactical Sourcing Agent

Primary Location:

York, PA, US

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 07/09/2025

Introduction:

We are seeking a Senior Tactical Sourcing Agent to lead RFQ processes, manage supplier responses, and make strategic supplier selections. Proficiency in Jaggaer and SAP, along with strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, is essential. If you are detail-oriented and committed to high standards, we invite you to apply.

This position will be ideally based in York, PA (USA) but are happy to offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options. This role will report to the Sourcing Director for Grinding, Bulk, Pyro, and Smelting Products Lines for the aftermarket business.

This position may require travel up to 10%.

What you'll do:

• Lead the preparation and execution of Request for Quotations (RFQ)to be sent to suppliers using the ERP systems or e-mail, ensuring comprehensive and accurate documentation.
• Strategically manage supplier responsesto RFQs, ensuring adherence to targeted turnaround times and proactively addressing any delays.
• Evaluate and prioritize suppliersbased on thorough screening processes, ensuring a deep understanding of each supplier’s capacity, capabilities, and performance history.
• Make strategic decisionsin supplier selection, considering key factors such as price, lead time, quality, and reliability.
• Provide leadership and supportto the procurement, project management, and proposal teams, offering guidance and resolving complex issues as they arise.
• Develop and implement procurement strategiesthat align with organizational goals and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes.
• Read and understand manufacturing drawings and bills of materials to ensure accurate procurement of required components.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to evaluate complex data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy and integrity.
• Expertise in using procurement systems such as Jaggaer and SAP.

What's in it for you?

• An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and Metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there is a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
• Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services, and engagement surveys.
• Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets.
• A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
• Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, creative projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2024 Metso had close to 17,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2024 were about EUR 4.9 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.