Senior Buyer

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* ** Technical Project Buyer**.As a
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* ** Technical Project Buyer**, you will part of the team to manage and plan the project execution with the project manage and engineering team. 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.

Perform other related tasks.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in the manufacturing industry
* Bilingual – French and English (written and spoken).
* Ability to read technical drawings.
* Computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).Knowledge of procurement and logistics. Knowledge of manufacturing processes. Knowledge of CNC and conventional machining. Ability to understand the overall vision of a project. Strong communication and negotiation skills. Organizational and planning skills. Good judgment and decision-making ability. Ability to manage priorities and multiple situations simultaneously. Teamwork skills.

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  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.
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