Manager, Global Procurement Process at Valmet Inc

Vantaa, Uusimaa, Finland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement, Supply Planning, Buying Processes, M3 ERP, Kinaxis, Power BI, MS Office, Lean Tools, Global Processes, Training, KPI Development, Collaboration, Process Efficiency, Tool Adoption, Cultural Awareness, Matrix Organization

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Description

We are looking for motivated Manager, Global Procurement and Supply Planning Processes! Valmet’s Flow Control business line is one of the leading providers of mission-critical flow control solutions and services for process industries. We employ about 2,850 people in approximately 40 countries. With our global team of experts and innovative solutions, we help our customers to improve their process performance and ensure the safe flow of materials Now we are strengthening our global operating model and looking for a motivated Manger to take ownership of our procurement, supply planning, and buying processes. This role will drive harmonization across our factories, ensuring best practices, efficient tools, and aligned reporting are in place to support our business globally. Success in this role will be measured through KPIs defined for Flow Control, reflecting process efficiency, tool adoption, and global alignment. Location is in Vantaa, Finland (or other major Valmet Flow Control site). Who is the professional we are looking for? Act as the global process owner for procurement, supply planning, and buying processes, tools, and reporting (excluding sourcing activities). Lead the development and deployment of planning and procurement tools across new countries and sites. Support local teams in adopting global processes through training and hands-on guidance. Define and implement common KPIs to support performance management across global teams. Ensure efficient and consistent use of tools and processes. Collaborate closely with factories, sourcing, IT, Sales Support, Project Units, and external partners involved in system and tool development. To be successful in this role Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Finance. Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or procurement roles. Familiarity with M3 ERP, Kinaxis, Power BI, MS Office, and Lean tools. Development-driven mindset and openness to working across cultures. Experience working in a global matrix organization. Fluency in English; Finnish is considered an asset. We offer We offer you an exciting opportunity in a global company. With this role, we offer you a career move with a vast opportunity of making an impact, in a role working on a global level. On top of that, you will be part of a community characterized by its engagement and ambition for driving our products and business forward. In addition, we offer you a good package of compensation and benefits, and a wide variety of different learning opportunities. Welcome to do meaningful work in a community that has its eyes set forward. Additional information Did we catch your interest? If yes, please join our team and send your application with your CV including your salary expectation via the link provided as soon as possible but no later than October 6th 2025. For further information, please contact Jussi Lappi, Director, Order to Invoice Process and Data Management, by email Jussi.lappi@valmet.com or mob. +358503171244 preferably available on, 24th September, and 30 September from 9:00 to 9:30 (EET). 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 selec 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. 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

Act as the global process owner for procurement, supply planning, and buying processes, tools, and reporting. Lead the development and deployment of planning and procurement tools across new countries and sites.