Project Buyer

Valmet; Appleton (AL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Company-funded pension

Job summary

Valmet seeks a proactive Project Buyer to join the Global Supply Projects Procurement Team. You will manage top-to-bottom procurement for paper machine projects, aligning with project managers, engineers, and suppliers to ensure budgets, timelines, and quality standards are met.

Your role emphasizes strategic supplier management, sourcing efficiency, and seamless collaboration with engineering and manufacturing. Candidates should have strong negotiation, planning, and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of manufacturing industry experience.
• Ability to read technical drawings and manage procurement.
• Knowledge of CNC and conventional machining.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sub-assemblies and determine procurement strategy for subcontractors.
• Manage supplier bidding, purchasing, follow-up, and expediting.
• Support engineering and assembly throughout equipment manufacturing.
• Create, modify and verify material lists in the ERP system.
• Issue and track non-conformance reports.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Read technical drawings

Manufacturing processes

CNC & machining

Communication & negotiation

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to launch your career to the next level? Do you aspire to become a key player within our Global Supply Projects Procurement Team?

Deciding on your next employer is not a decision to be made lightly. But if you want to work on the front lines of development, shaping the field as you go, keep reading to see what we have to offer! Our winning team is built by continuous investment in skills development, leadership and well-being. As a global company, we offer many career paths to suit individual needs and aspirations. Join our team and apply your expertise as a Project Buyer.

As a Technical Project Buyer, you will be part of the team to manage and plan the project execution with the project manager, engineering team and assembly partner. You will lead and coordinate the procurement of technical parts for various Valmet projects by performing both operational and strategic purchasing tasks that deliver optimal value to the company. You will ensure efficient sourcing of technical components for paper machine projects. Through strategic supplier management and optimization of the logistics footprint, you will help transform the supply chain, improve cost efficiency, and strengthen Valmet’s procurement competitiveness.

You will analyze technical drawings, assess feasibility and delivery timelines, select subcontractors and invite them to bid, and purchase various project components while respecting budgets, deadlines, and Valmet’s quality standards. You will follow up and provide support to engineering, manufacturing, and mechanical assembly teams. The buyer will contact suppliers to ensure delivery deadlines are met, address issues or non-conformities, take corrective actions, and complete non-conformance report.

Key responsibilities:

• Analyze sub-assemblies from the engineering department; determine the appropriate procurement strategy when awarding contracts to subcontractors, considering deadlines, budget, and technical complexity.
• Manage the purchasing process (supplier selection, bidding, analysis, purchasing, follow-up, and expediting).
• Support the project manager and engineering throughout equipment manufacturing and assembly in the workshop.
• Assist with assembly activities and testing in the workshop.
• Provide technical support to suppliers.
• Follow up with suppliers and monitor project progress until shipment.
• Participate in developing the subcontractor network, validate compliance with Valmet’s standards, and periodically evaluate them.
• Ensure costs remain within established budgets.
• Maintain the supplier list.
• Issue and track non-conformance reports.
• Ensure required quality documents are obtained from suppliers.
• Create, modify, and verify material lists in the ERP system.
• Collaborate with engineering and provide advice on mechanical design when needed.
• Procure industrial parts (store items).
• Participate in various projects.
• Perform other related tasks.

Required qualifications:

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or other relevant training.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the manufacturing industry

Specific requirements:

• Knowledge of procurement and logistics.
• Ability to read technical drawings.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of CNC and conventional machining.
• Computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Desired personal attributes:

• Ability to understand the overall vision of a project.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Organizational and planning skills.
• Professionalism.
• Initiative and autonomy.
• Good judgment and decision-making ability.
• Ability to manage priorities and multiple situations simultaneously.
• Comfortable working under pressure.
• Teamwork skills

We Offer -

We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a 401k with company match as well as company-funded pension.

Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Please note that Valmet will never ask for personal financial information during the interview process.

Where everything works together -

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 20,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customer's performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how - and above all, teamwork. Join the team! www.valmet.com/careersna

Valmet is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and applicants for employment will not be discriminated on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.