Strategic Project Buyer — Global Manufacturing

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

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.