Global Category Purchaser: Mechanical Components

US641 Valmet, Inc.; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet seeks a Category Purchaser for mechanical components to drive global spare parts procurement from Beloit, WI or Bedford, NH. You will lead sourcing activities, negotiate prices, and shape supply strategies with cross-functional teams to deliver value across pulp, energy, packaging, and tissue sectors.

Your role emphasizes supplier relationships, delivery reliability, quality, and lead-time improvements, with a focus on cost optimization and compliance within a global matrix structure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering.
• 2-5 years’ experience in Category Management or Sourcing in the industrial sector in international organizations.
• Experience operating in ERP systems (Infor LN preferable).
• Fluent in English.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• MS Office proficiency and ERP exposure.

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement activities for assigned categories and suppliers, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Lead annual price negotiations and maintain pricing and item data in ERP and related systems.
• Define and implement supply strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams, including supplier quality and logistics.
• Drive long-term cost reduction initiatives and support CCC sourcing.
• Develop and manage supplier relationships, ensuring performance in areas such as delivery reliability, quality, innovation, and lead times.
• Support sales and cost estimation with sourcing insights
• Monitor and ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and contractual standards.
• Stay informed on industry trends and actively identify and evaluate new suppliers.
• Oversee inventory levels to support healthy net working capital and operational efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Influencing skills

English proficiency

MS Office proficiency

ERP systems experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Infor LN ERP

Job description

Valmet seeks a Category Purchaser for mechanical components to drive global spare parts procurement from Beloit, WI or Bedford, NH. You will lead sourcing activities, negotiate prices, and shape supply strategies with cross-functional teams to deliver value across pulp, energy, packaging, and tissue sectors.

Your role emphasizes supplier relationships, delivery reliability, quality, and lead-time improvements, with a focus on cost optimization and compliance within a global matrix structure.