Project Buyer

US641 Valmet, Inc.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Company-funded pension

Job summary

Valmet is seeking a Technical Project Buyer in Wisconsin to lead the procurement of technical components for paper machine projects. You will work with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and compliance with Valmet standards.

The role requires reading technical drawings, coordinating supplier bids, and maintaining supplier performance. A demanding yet rewarding environment with opportunities across global projects awaits.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent training.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of procurement and logistics.
• Ability to read technical drawings.
• Knowledge of CNC and conventional machining.
• Computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Analyze sub-assemblies and determine procurement strategy for subcontractors.
• Manage the purchasing process from supplier selection to expediting.
• Support project manager and engineering during equipment manufacturing and assembly.
• Assist with assembly activities and testing in the workshop.
• Provide technical support to suppliers.
• Follow up with suppliers until shipment and manage non-conformances.

Skills

Reading technical drawings

Procurement knowledge

Negotiation skills

Project coordination

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

ERP system

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.

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. Please note that Valmet will never ask for personal financial information during the interview process. If you feel you have been a victim of an online job posting scam, please notify the Federal Trade Commission http://www.valmet.com

Valmet is a global technology leader serving process industries. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow. In 2024, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.4 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. To protect our candidates' privacy, Valmet will never ask any personal information such as banking information or social security number during the recruitment process.