Wärtsilä Energy leads the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our partners to accelerate their decarbonisation journeys through our market-leading technologies and power system modelling expertise. These cover decarbonisation services, future-fuel enabled balancing power plants, hybrid solutions, energy storage and optimisation technology, including the GEMS Digital Energy Platform.
Did you know Wärtsilä has delivered 79 GW of power plant capacity and more 125 energy storage installations in 180 countries around the world?
In this fast changing world of energy, we are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Want to join the ride?
Wärtsilä Energy Storage Business is looking for an experienced and energetic person for the position of Strategic Purchaser, Electrical components.
Accountabilities:
Strategic purchaser will execute the Energy Storage & Optimization global sourcing strategy with a special focus on Electrical components. Together with the sourcing manager responsible for the Category, Strategic Purchaser is responsible to control, manage and develop dedicated local and global supplier base, performance and relationship, in close co-operation with relevant stakeholders to meet global sourcing needs and requirements.
Main Responsibilities:
Conduct business within established supplier relationships Research potential sources of supply for purchased products to ensure prices are globally competitive and sufficient production capacity is available within the supply chain Maintain price data, actively seek cost reduction opportunities. Help support part shortages and delivery issues when necessary. Monitor supplier lead-times and production capacity improvement initiatives to ensure schedule flexibility Lead regular supplier meetings and forums towards partnership in own responsibility area Carry out development, negotiation and implementation of supplier contracts Identify and communicate internally any supplier risks, concerns or opportunities. Support cost recovery initiatives, identify opportunities for cost and obsolete avoidance Support problem resolution discussions with suppliers and ensure the adequacy and timeliness of supplier correction action plans Ensure compliance to Supply Management processes, procedures, strategies and agreements. Enhance collaboration and teamwork with relevant functions and continuously improve the sourcing process
Requirements:
Solution oriented, pro-active, problem solving and result driven team-player attitude to work Ability and willingness to work in fast paced, dynamic and changing environment Systematic way of working, interest and capability to manage details, excellent skills in Excel Academic degree (B.Sc. or equivalent) in Electrical or Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or Economics Minimum 5 years of experience of strategic sourcing, supply chain, manufacturing or procurement with proven track record of results Analytical, communication and presentations skills Ability to negotiate and build relationships Experience in supplier agreement making Fluent in written and spoken English language Experience in dynamic and complex project-based business environment such as energy storage.
We Offer:
We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth, and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative. We have an amazing, positive, hardworking and talented team. We have a clear purpose to exist and significantly growing business. We are passionate about the work we do and hope to find a colleague with a shared passion for energy storage technologies and a sustainable future We offer you a challenging and responsible role in a global supply management organization. You will work with large network of energy storage professionals and have a support of a great team and an open and friendly work environment
If you feel excited about being part of a dynamic working environment and you think your personal skills and qualities match the job requirements, we look forward to receiving your job application, together with a CV.
Contact person to give further information:
Violetta Lozhkina, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimization
Email: Lozhkina, Violetta violetta.lozhkina@wartsila.com
Last application date: 03/03/2025
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