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Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that 88% of the world's trade is carried by sea?
We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?
We are always on the lookout for a talent with a growth mindset – are you the one?
We are looking for a Senior Strategic Purchaser with a main responsibility focus on large castings and machining. The preferred location for this position is Vaasa, Finland but also other locations are negotiable. We offer the possibility of hybrid work.
Your role and responsibilities
As a Senior Strategic Purchaser your work will include acting in a key role in the supplier interface, lead supply management activities and co-create & implement category team action plan. You’ll be working as a part of international Supply Management organization connected to 4-stroke engine sourcing.
As a Senior Strategic Purchaser, your work will focus on these responsibilities:
Contribute to cross-functional Category team strategy creation, action plan and implementation
Ensuring Quality, Delivery, Lead Time, Cost development and Compliance of materials and services for own area of responsibility
Managing and developing supplier base, performance, relationships and negotiations
Supporting supplier and product validation process
Securing supplier long-term capacity and forecasting
Work closely together with key internal stakeholders like R&D and Product Management
Qualifications/to be able to succeed in the position we expect you to have:
MSc or BSc in Economics or Engineering, or qualified by equivalent experience
Working knowledge of international supply chain processes
Demonstrated success in strategic sourcing
Hands-on experience and/or strong technical understanding of machining processes
Strong negotiation and stakeholder influencing skills
Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal abilities
Self-motivated, accountable and reliable
Fluent in spoken and written English
Willingness to travel
Why you and us?
We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth, and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.
We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?
We have an amazing team, and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.
Contact & next steps
We hope to hear from you soon by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.
For further questions, please reach out to Kari-Pekka Luoma, General Manager, Strategic Purchasing, through kari-pekka.luoma@wartsila.com with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).
Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!
Last application date: 20/05/2026
At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.
Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.
This is Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.
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