Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 12/31/2024

Introduction:
 
Are you ready to take your career to the next level?
 
We are looking for an experienced Sourcing Specialist to join our Professional Services Business Line (PSE) team at Metso. PSE is at the heart of our business, overseeing all labor-related services with a focus on profitability and efficiency. As a Sourcing Specialist, you will play a crucial role in developing and executing sourcing strategies that enhance our total cost of ownership and operational efficiencies. You will also ensure that our suppliers meet Metso’s high standards for quality, health, safety, and sustainability.
 
In this position, you will report to the Sourcing Director, PSE.
 
This position is primarily based in Mesa, AZ, but we offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options. Occasional travel (up to 25%) may be required.
 
What You’ll Do:
 
•    Optimize Supply Chain: Design a streamlined supply footprint to minimize acquisition costs and ensure on-time delivery.
•    Contract Management: Create, negotiate, and implement contracts with suppliers.
•    Cost Reduction: Direct cost reduction projects with suppliers.
•    Problem Solving: Resolve interface issues between Sourcing and Engineering, removing barriers to ensure seamless deliveries.
•    Cost Management: Effectively control incurred costs, including those from internal providers (Service centers and Factories).
•    Support Engineering: Assist the Engineering team in implementing a “design to cost” strategy.
•    Process Improvement: Establish acquisition processes and implement tools to track delivery status.
•    Supplier Qualification: Develop and implement supplier qualification processes.
•    Capability Assessment: Assess supplier capabilities and define actions to ensure compliance with our Quality, HSE, and Sustainability standards.
•    Technical Support: Provide technical support to ensure supplier readiness and capability.
•    Performance Management: Hold suppliers accountable by communicating performance metrics, creating corrective action plans, and ensuring expectations are met.
•    Demand Management: Monitor supplier demand and expedite purchase orders.
•    Performance Improvement: Facilitate execution of supplier performance improvement plans and collaborate with internal partners to resolve issues.
•    Target Setting: Develop relevant supplier management targets, dashboards, and communication strategies.
•    Additional Duties: Perform other functions as assigned.
 
Who You Are:
 
•    Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree or higher.
•    Experience: Over 10 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, and supplier development.
•    Expertise: Proficient in strategic procurement, cost modeling, contract management, supplier development, and total cost of ownership.
•    Technical Skills: Advanced skills in SAP, Excel, and PowerPoint presentations.
•    Travel: Comfortable with the possibility of some travel.
•    Business knowledge: Comprehensive analytical and organizational skills with a keen business sense.
•    Leadership: Proven leadership abilities with a talent for developing and deploying strategic action plans.
•    Communication: Effective communicator and negotiator.

What's in it for you:
 
•    An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
•    Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services, and engagement surveys.
•    Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets.
•    Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in providing a flexible work environment.
•    A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
•    Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, creative projects, and global opportunities.
•    Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.
 
 
Get in touch:
 
Want to rise above the possible with us? Click ‘Apply now’ to leave your application.
 
For additional information, please contact Marie Miller, Talent Acquisition Specialist, via email at Marie.Miller@metso.com .
 
We understand that some highly capable candidates might hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet every listed qualification. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. You may be the right candidate for the role.
 

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Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers' energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and process expertise. We are the partner for positive change. 

Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Metso employs over 17,000 people in close to 50 countries and sales for 2023 were about EUR 5.4 billion. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. metso.com, x.com/metsoofficial