Do you aspire to become a key player within our Global Supply Projects Procurement Team? But if you want to work on the front lines of development, shaping the field as you go, keep reading to see what we have to offer! Join our team and apply your expertise as a Project Buyer .

As a Technical Project Buyer , you will be part of the team to manage and plan the project execution with the project manager, engineering team and assembly partner. You will lead and coordinate the procurement of technical parts for various Valmet projects by performing both operational and strategic purchasing tasks that deliver optimal value to the company. You will ensure productive sourcing of technical components for paper machine projects.

Through strategic supplier management and optimization of the logistics footprint, you will help transform the supply chain, improve cost efficiency, and strengthen Valmet's procurement competitiveness. You will analyze technical drawings, assess feasibility and delivery timelines, select subcontractors and invite them to bid, and purchase various project components while respecting budgets, deadlines, and Valmet's quality standards. You will follow up and provide support to engineering, manufacturing, and mechanical assembly teams.

The buyer will contact suppliers to ensure delivery deadlines are met, address issues or non-conformities, take corrective actions, and complete non-conformance report. Analyze sub-assemblies from the engineering department; determine the appropriate procurement strategy when awarding contracts to subcontractors, considering deadlines, budget, and technical complexity. Manage the purchasing process (supplier selection, bidding, analysis, purchasing, follow-up, and expediting).





Support the project manager and engineering throughout equipment manufacturing and assembly in the workshop. Assist with assembly activities and testing in the workshop. Provide technical support to suppliers.

Follow up with suppliers and monitor project progress until shipment. Participate in developing the subcontractor network, validate compliance with Valmet's standards, and periodically evaluate them. Ensure required quality documents are obtained from suppliers.

Create, modify, and verify material lists in the ERP system. Collaborate with engineering and provide advice on mechanical design when needed. Procure industrial parts (store items). Participate in various projects.

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or other relevant training. Knowledge of procurement and logistics. Ability to read technical drawings. Knowledge of CNC and conventional machining. Computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Desired personal attributes: Ability to understand the overall vision of a project. Organizational and planning skills. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a 401k with company match as well as company-funded pension.

With over 20,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customer's performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how - and above all, teamwork. All employees and applicants for employment will not be discriminated on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. #

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