PASSION FOR PROCUREMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY? JOIN VALMET FABRICS!

Do you have passion for procurement and enthusiasm for sustainable solutions? Read on, because Valmet Fabrics is now looking for an experienced Category Manager to join its Global Procurement function.
In this strategic Procurement position, you are expected to manage and develop our PMC (paper machine clothing) main raw material categories’ supplier network, drive supplier collaboration, ensure the goods availability and implement category strategy in collaboration with other stakeholder groups such as the R&D, product management and operation organizations. You will have an important role in supporting business growth by developing a cost-competitive, reliable, and sustainable supplier base. To ensure smooth supplier relationship management, the task requires some traveling globally.
Category consists of suppliers providing main raw materials for fabrics, felts and belts to be used in our own operations. Supplier base is truly global and it’s development requires good vision for successful management.

IN ADDITION, WE HOPE YOU HAVE SOME OF THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:

• (Master’s) Degree in Engineering or Economics
• Several years of experience in procurement
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Mindset for constant development and continuous improvement
• Solid IT skills, especially Microsoft Excel
• Having SAP expertise is a big plus for this position
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Textile industry supply chain understanding
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams in global matrix organizations

• Controlling, optimizing, and developing the category supplier network
• Defining and implementing category strategy in collaboration with several stakeholder groups
• Managing supplier relationships and supplier contracts
• Leading supplier negotiations
• Securing desired availability, quality, and cost level
• Harvesting long-term cost savings
• Reporting your progress on agreed KPIs related to savings, quality, and capacity
  You will report to the head of Fabrics Procurement and be located at the Yrittäjänkatu office in Tampere.
  To succeed in this position, you need to be result oriented and business driven. You understand the importance of procurement in total cost reduction and margin improvement. You find negotiations inspiring and you are a confident negotiator in both English and Finnish.