Category Purchaser

Execute strategic and operational procurement for Valmet's globally assigned hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical component categories, managing supplier relationships, price negotiations, and purchase-order follow-up to ensure cost efficiency and on-time delivery for pulp, paper, and energy industry customers. The role conducts spend analysis, leads Design-to-Cost programmes, qualifies new suppliers in cost-competitive countries, and provides sourcing support to sales and estimation teams. Three or more years of procurement experience and fluency in English are required, with knowledge of Infor LN or equivalent ERP systems preferred.