Manager, Parts Procurement
Core
Lead the Global Parts Procurement Category team responsible for Seals, Plastics & Valves, ensuring strategic sourcing and supply of spare parts to support Valmet's Biomaterial Solutions and Services Business.
Role type
Manager, Parts Procurement
Builds
Spare parts supply chain for Biomaterial Solutions and Services
Domain
Industrial manufacturing (pulp, paper, energy)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, category management, team leadership, cost reduction, supply chain risk mitigation, ERP utilization, budget management, stakeholder negotiation
Preferred skills
Infor LN, Microsoft Power BI, Design-to-Cost, sustainability initiatives, multi-language communication
Technologies
Infor LN, Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Office suite
Responsibilities
Own and develop Parts Procurement performance for the category; Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing procurement team; Drive category purchasing management and strategic sourcing; Build and manage strategic supplier relationships; Identify and mitigate supply risks; Lead cost reduction and sustainability initiatives; Support Sales, Service, Engineering, and Operations by ensuring high parts availability; Monitor and report key procurement and supply chain KPIs; Manage budgets, resources, and capacity; Represent the Parts category within Valmet's global procurement network; Collaborate across sourcing, engineering, operations, sales, service, logistics, quality, and finance.
Seniority
Manager, team leadership