Purchaser, Project Procurement

We are seeking a Purchaser, Project Procurement to join our newly forming Joint Venture in a rapidly growing renewable energy market. This is an exciting time for our business as we approach our new Joint Venture recently announced to the market and this role will support our Procurement team as we carve out the business.

Find out more about this exciting time and our Joint Venture announcementHERE

We are looking for a communicative and collaborative person for this position. This position is based in Finland and we will consider applicants working from Vaasa as our preferred location but also open to candidates in both Helsinki or Turku also.

The purchaser will be responsible for Energy Storage project procurement needs; working in close cooperation with relevant stakeholders to meet project needs and requirements.

Your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Managing procurement activities for assigned projects, including placing purchase orders and handling order confirmations.
• Monitoring deliveries and ensuring materials and services are delivered on time.
• Maintaining regular communication with suppliers and building effective working relationships.
• Coordinating closely with project teams to support project timelines and requirements.
• Following up on invoices and ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Identifying and addressing potential supply chain risks to support on-time project delivery.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of procurement processes and ways of working.

The following will enable you to succeed in this role:

• Both fluency in written and spoken English language and Native-level / fluent Chinese language skills are essential to support our complex supply chain.
• Ideally you would have an appreciation of the Energy Storage industry. We are looking for a proactive team player with strong problem-solving skills and a results-driven mindset.
• Commercial or technical education (B.Sc. or M.Sc.).
• Experience working with ERP systems (Preferably SAP; other ERP systems are also an advantage.)
• Ability and willingness to work in fast paced, dynamic and changing environment.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and effectively collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Systematic way of working, interest and capability to manage details.
• Experience in dynamic and complex project-based business environment such as BESS would be advantageous.

Why you & us?

We believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each others growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive work community where everyone can be their true self. We dont always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for.

Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

Contact & next steps:

Does this sound like the job for you? If yes, we hope to hear from you before the application deadline below, by submitting your application in our Career portal. Our recruiting tool recognises the time zone where the job ad has been published and closes the application period according to the same time zone. We will be conducting interviews with qualified candidates throughout the process and aim to keep you informed along the way.

Are you still wondering if you should apply and would like to get something clarified? Please reach out to Talent Partner, Jason Crouch via email atjason.crouch@wartsila.comwith any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).