IT Sourcing Manager at Valmet Inc

Vantaa, Uusimaa, Finland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

IT Sourcing, IT Procurement, Vendor Management, Negotiation, Communication, Analytical Mindset, Cost-Saving Strategies, Contract Management, Market Trends, Vendor Performance Management, Stakeholder Collaboration, Problem Solving, Self-Motivated, Proactive Work Style, Entrepreneurial Attitude, Presentation Skills

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Are you ready for the next step in your career? Join us as our new IT Sourcing manager! IT Procurement, aligned with Valmet's IT strategy and IT transformation requirements, ensures that our supplier and services portfolio, along with technology procurement, supports cost efficiency, transparency, faster value delivery, and digital value creation. Key activities are Sourcing, Procurement and Vendor management, working in close operation with IT organization and other stakeholders as well as with present and future vendors. Your responsibilities IT Sourcing and IT Procurement Develop and execute IT sourcing strategies aligned with IT Transformation requirements Identify and realize cost‑saving opportunities across IT domains and services Lead competitive bidding processes and vendor evaluations Negotiate contracts, renewals, and any other IT related agreements Collaborate and co-create with relevant internal and external stakeholders Keep updated on technology, market trends, emerging vendors, new commercial models, and disruptions Oversee contract lifecycle from negotiation through renewal or termination Vendor performance management Manage and develop relationships with key technology suppliers and service providers Follow and manage vendor performance with stakeholders Ensure compliance with contracts, policies and other requirements, assess vendor risks Participate in selected governance bodies Support developing vendor performance management practices further Possibility and expectation to develop the function and influence on developing your own role according to your experience and expertise Who is the professional we are looking for? 5+ years of relevant work experience with proven results Good understanding and experience in IT services, market and contracting Good negotiation and influencing as well as communication and presentations skills Entrepreneurial attitude with self-motivated, responsible, and proactive way of working Analytical mindset and ability to see what’s relevant, enabling you both to manage the entities and dive deep to details as necessary Can do attitude and ability to find solutions also in challenging and adverse situations Fluent English skills, both spoken and written We offer A meaningful role where your work directly supports IT Transformation agenda and provides a possibility to develop IT Sourcing, Procurement and Vendor Management at Valmet further A chance to work with talented colleagues in a truly global environment. Flexible ways of working and a variety of local benefits supporting well‑being and work‑life balance. Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning. Additional information The position can be located in any major Valmet location in Finland. For additional information about this position please contact Mika Tapiola, Head of IT Procurement, mika.tapiola@valmet.com, tel +358 40 748 6616 preferably on April 9th between 09:00-10:00 am or April 14th between 09:00-10.00 am. If this sounds like something you are looking for and you are ready to go forward on your career, send your application with your CV in English and salary expectation via the link provided latest by April 16, 2026. We review applications during the application period, and the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found. In our recruitment process we use a variety of selection methods, eg. video screening, personality questionnaires, ability tests and interviews. We encourage our employees to a healthier lifestyle by being a Smoke-free Workplace When everything works together Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries, and serve an even wider base of process industries with our automation systems and flow control solutions. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork. Join the team! www.valmet.com/careers 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.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute IT sourcing strategies aligned with IT transformation requirements. Manage vendor performance and relationships while ensuring compliance with contracts and policies.