Project Purchaser

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that approximately 80% of world trade is carried by sea?

We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and 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. Are you ready to jump onboard?

We are now looking for a 

Project Purchaser (m/f/d)

to join our team working for a better future. 

The preferred location for the position is in Hamburg (Germany) but also Stord (Norway) is possible.

What you will be doing 

Execute and follow up purchasing to pay ensuring on time supply and equipment availability for Electrical and Power Management Systems for project business, Service and Stock. Furthermore negotiations of project related conditions with supplier.

As Project Purchaser your work will focus on ensure correct and on time availability of materials and/or services for your own area of responsibility by:

Checking and processing purchase requisitions or bill of materials Process purchase orders as well as related correspondence and communication Implementing project-specific purchasing conditions with the support of Legal based on the commercial terms of the customer order Add purchase order confirmations to SAP and follow up missing confirmations from suppliers Monitor deliveries proactively to avoid delays including supplier notifications and reminders Communications with suppliers, requesting departments accounting and warehouse entry Invoice handling on own PO's Handle supplier information in NC cases

Other tasks:

Support or run supplier negotiations on project related prices and terms & conditions. Level or limits to be aligned and agreed with responsible Strategic Purchaser Creating and updating needed information in SAP and document management system needed to perform purchasing after project related negotiations is performed Gathering supplier data such as spot savings and other agreed KPI related figures and providing data to relevant functions Support end of life actions on supplier side of products and systems Support Project Sales with gathering purchasing price of products, systems and/or services when needed. Level or limits to be aligned and agreed with responsible Strategic Purchaser Support and work close together with Strategic Purchasers. Perform Strategic Purchasing work when needed.

To be successful in this role we expect you to have: 

M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Engineering and/or Business or another relevant field Solid understanding of purchasing and supply chain management. At least three (3) years of experience in procure-to-pay, preferably in the technology field. Negotiation skills coupled with a strong focus on problem-solving.  Solution-oriented approach, capability to implement, and persistence to follow-up activities to ensure sustainability.  Good communication skills. Fluent command in English, both oral and written, other languages could be seen as an advantage. Experience with the relevant SAP modules.

Why you and us? 

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 are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t 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? 

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