Operational Purchaser - raw material procurement logistics team

at  SSAB

Location: Raahe
Country: Finland / Sweden
Application due date: 2024-06-02
Do you want to be part of the transition into a fossil-free steel industry and the largest investment for decades? We are looking for a highly motivated person to join us in this journey as Operational Purchaser in Inbound Logistics and Operations team at SSAB’s Nordic Raw Material and Energy Procurement, dealing with raw material deliveries and shipments to our sites in Nordics.
Becoming part of the SSAB family means joining a journey. A journey that we believe is essential for the sustainability of this planet. Steel has been one of the most important materials for developing our society and it will continue to be so. In the roofs over our heads, in the bridges connecting our cities and in the cars of tomorrow. At SSAB we are proud of our history and leadership in high-strength steel. But we are also aware that the production of steel is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases in the world. That has to change. That is why we have developed the world’s first fossil free steel production and has committed to becoming largely fossil-free by around 2030. As part of SSAB you will be instrumental in realizing this goal and push for the green transformation of the whole steel industry.
About the position
We are looking for a highly motivated Operational Purchaser dealing mainly with scrap purchases but also for alloys and other hot metal raw materials we use at SSAB. You will be responsible for ensuring that the internal customers receive deliveries in accordance with applicable agreements and production needs as well as being the contact for day-to-day activities with suppliers and logistics partners. You will be a key member in one or several commodity teams working with one or several sites where it will be important to create good relationships with other functions. Besides earlier mentioned responsibilities, you will also contribute to procurement’s overall strategy.
As an operational purchaser at SSAB, you will play a critical role in our inbound logistics and operations team, with the possibility to get involved in the global transport business.
This position requires occasional travel and is based in Luleå, Oxelösund or Raahe, with the option for partial remote work.
Main responsibilities
Ensuring timely deliveries of raw materials in alignment with internal requirements and agreements
Serving as a contact for internal customer, suppliers and logistics partners, managing day-to-day activities including order statuses and delivery plans
Optimizing delivery schedules, creating purchase orders and handle the order follow-up
Verifying invoice accuracy against purchase agreements
Identifying and communicating new contractual needs to strategic purchasers
Handling of shipments for import cargoes from load port to discharge port
About You
Experience in sourcing, economics and/or logistics preferably within the related field
Thrives in a fast-paced work environment and has strong orientation to get things done with ability to dig into details for being able to understand the big picture
Open-minded personality and initiative approach for new challenges and developing the way of working and business practices
Exhibits strong integrity, social skills, and ability to work efficiently and in collaborative way as part of the team
Proficient in English to work in the international playground, English is our official company language
We expect you to have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in economics or technology with strong skills in MS tools, experience with SAP and IFS is a plus
Our offer
At SSAB we strive for a diverse and inclusive environment. We use our values – driven, true and ahead – in making everyday decisions, keeping the customer at the heart of what we do. This makes us all team players, each with the drive to improve. When joining SSAB you will become part of an organization of passionate problem solvers working together on important challenges. We will support your growth by providing a safe and friendly workplace that contributes to work-life balance. If you set out to achieve it, at SSAB you will have the possibility of broadening your skills and grow within your field or beyond.
We offer a wide range of appreciated benefits to our employees. Some examples of these are listed here:
Profit sharing
Life balance through reduction of working hours
Wellness grants
Recruitment process
1. Apply
2. Interview
3. Assessments
4. Reference Check
5. Health Examination
6. Sign
Background check may be a part of the recruitment process. The health check also includes drug testing.
Got questions about this position?
Contact the recruiting manager Timo Kallio (timo.kallio@ssab.com / +358 50 3144110).
Contact manager via email
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Word from your future manager
Hi, I’m Timo Kallio, located in Raahe, manager of our Inbound Logistics and Operations team. I hope you would like to join and become a part of the high-performing and self-driven team that I lead. In my opinion the most important topics leading to efficient teamwork is open communication within the team and continuous development, in both personal and team level. From my experience in our procurement team I can say that the challenging work in the international field keeps your daily business interesting and diverse, where every day gives you an opportunity to learn something new and enables you to become professional on your own scope. Also in raw material procurement you will get in touch with multi-layered steel business all the way from production of overseas-transported raw materials to finalized steel products, which is something special. In this position you have great opportunity to really make a difference in our company performance and environmental footprint.”
Timo Kallio
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