Strategic Purchaser

About the Role

Wärtsilä is seeking a Strategic Purchaser to join our team in Trieste, Italy. As an innovative technology company at the forefront of the Marine and Energy markets, we are dedicated to enabling sustainable societies through groundbreaking technology and services. This permanent, onsite position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our mission of delivering increased value to our customers and society.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Manage procurement processes and supply chain operations.
• Conduct negotiations with suppliers.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the purchasing function.

Requirements

• Proven experience in Purchasing and Procurement.
• Strong understanding of Strategic Sourcing principles.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with Supply Chain management.
• Mid-level experience is expected for this role.

About Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä is a global leader in smart technologies and complete lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. By emphasizing sustainable innovation, total efficiency and data-driven insights, Wärtsilä maximizes the environmental and economic performance of its customers' vessels and power plants. In 2021, Wärtsilä's net sales totaled EUR 4.8 billion with approximately 17,000 employees. The company has operations in over 200 locations in more than 70 countries across the globe. Wärtsilä is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.