Drive global sourcing impact as a Category Purchaser

Are you ready for the next step in your procurement career? Join a global supply organization where your work directly impacts cost competitiveness, supplier performance, and operational efficiency. In this role, you will own sourcing activities, collaborate across functions, and contribute to long-term business success.

Your responsibilities

• Execute procurement activities within Hydraulics, Pneumatics and Electrical Components, ensuring cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Execute procurement activities ensuring cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Lead negotiations and maintain updated pricing and item data in ERP systems.
• Collaborate with logistics, engineering, quality, and sales to implement supply strategies.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and support should-cost and cost breakdown activities.
• Develop supplier relationships and support supplier audit activities for performance improvement.

Expectations for you

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, business, supply chain or a related field.
• 2–5 years of procurement/sourcing experience, preferably with BOM or cost structure understanding.
• Ability to read engineering drawings or basic understanding of mechanical/pneumatic/electrical components.
• Experience with supplier audits and cost improvement projects.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills in English.
• Please submit your CV in English.

To succeed in this role

You succeed by making fact-based decisions, understanding cost structures, and driving supplier performance. Your ability to read technical information, collaborate across teams, and identify improvement opportunities will be essential.

We also expect you to align with Valmet’s Leadership Principles—practical behaviors that guide how we lead, collaborate, and succeed together:
Take accountability – Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through
Lead with courage – Champion change, try bold ideas, and learn quickly
Build on trust – Listen to understand, be open, and create psychological safety
Collaborate for growth – Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer value

We offer

You will join the Global Supply and Parts Procurement organization, working with cross-functional teams to secure competitive, reliable, and high-quality supply. The team focuses on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Valmet provides an inspiring environment, professional development opportunities, modern tools, and global collaboration. Flexible working arrangements support work–life balance.

Want to know more?

If you have questions about the role or the recruitment process, please contact your local HR representative. Applications in English are highly encouraged for efficient processing.

When everything works together

Valmet is where diverse talent comes together to deliver cutting-edge technologies, automation, and flow control solutions. With over 225 years of industrial experience and more than 19,000 professionals globally, we drive industry transformation toward a sustainable future.

Join the team – and lead the way with us!