Supplier Development Engineer

at  Wrtsil

Supplier Development Engineer
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 approximately 80% of world 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 looking for a highly motivated and result driven

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Supply Management creates value to Wärtsilä’ s customers through our supplier base by ensuring supply with the right quality, delivered on time fulfilling customer’s lead time requirement and with the lowest total cost.
Are you passionate of working with suppliers? Do you continuously foresee improvement opportunities around you? If you feel you can add value to Marine Power Parts and Field Service Supply Development Team, we are ready to support your growth and to help to make the difference!

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE TO:

• Identify, develop and execute Supplier Development actions for category team’s scope of supply
• Monitor and analyse supplier performance and give guidance accordingly
• Take ownership and action on Quality, Delivery and Cost activities utilizing defined Supplier Development tools (e.g. supplier audit, WPAP, PQAP)
• Actively participate in the Category action plan creation including decision making of supplier rationalization and change
• Execute supplier audits (including Nuclear) and audit follow-up according to supplier audit plan
• Develop and execute Supplier Development action plan for supplier improvements
• Support suppliers with their operational efficiency / organizational growth / product improvement and development initiative
• Assess and follow up the suppliers’ quality management systems and Supplier Management System (VMS) rating
• Point of contact for supplier with an escalated quality, delivery or technical problem
• Participate in the development of Wärtsilä’s tools and procedures for Supplier Development and in other assigned development projects

YOU WILL SHINE IN THIS ROLE, WHEN YOU HAVE:

• M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering and/or Business or other relevant field.
• Understanding of sourcing principles and Supply Management;
• Solid experience in SAP and Wärtsilä’s reporting tool (Power BI);
• Advanced process development and project management knowledge coupled with a strong focus on quality, speed and cost;
• Strong solution-oriented approach, capability to implement and persistency to follow-up activities in order to ensure sustainability and quality;
• Value stream mapping mind set coupled with experience in working with Continuous Improvement
• Process tools regarding Quality, Delivery and Cost (Kaizen, 5S, 6 Sigma, TQM, etc.);
• Experience in Sourcing, Project Management or Quality;
  We offer a position in a Global and International Team.