Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.

We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future.  By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.  Want to join the ride?

Wärtsilä Fuel Gas Supply Systems is a global marine market leader specializing in LNG and Methanol fuel systems. Our primary mission is to facilitate the transition to 100% renewable fuels for our valued customers. In addition to our expertise in LNG and Methanol, we are actively involved in developing and selling fuel systems for other promising future fuels, including Ammonia and Hydrogen. With our innovative solutions, we are committed to driving the maritime industry towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future.

We are looking for a highly motivated and result-driven Project Purchaser to strengthen our team. The preferred location for the position is Vaasa, Finland.

 
Your main responsibilities:

As a Project Purchaser, your primary role will involve overseeing project-related purchasing activities within designated project teams. This includes managing the purchasing budget, coordinating deliveries to meet project requirements, and conducting offer evaluations and project-specific purchase negotiations with suppliers. Additionally, you will be ensuring alignment and cooperation with relevant stakeholders.

Your main tasks will include:

• Responsible for purchasing budget
• Purchasing plan creation
• Project-specific RFQ, negotiations & Purchasing
• Project & delivery follow-up
• Logbook creation
• Responsible for inbound deliveries
• Late delivery & quality claims
• Certification follow-up

 
Requirements:   

As an ideal candidate, you would have:

• M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Economics or Engineering
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Strong negotiation skills
• Solid supply chain knowledge
• Solid experience in SAP and MS Office tools 
• Strong personal drive, accustomed to taking own initiatives and being proactive
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively

To succeed as a Project Purchaser, you should be a team player with good negotiation skills and a result-oriented attitude. 
The tasks require accuracy, so you should have strong problem-solving and analytical skills as well as the ability to work under pressure. 

Why you and us:

You are valued – as your true self. At Wärtsilä, YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed to supporting an inclusive work community.   
Your growth is supported. We believe in continuous learning & teamwork. Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities – so you can develop beyond your potential.  
You get to make a difference. Innovation and sustainability are important for us. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.   

Contact & next steps:
  
Please submit your application before the application deadline of 28th February 2023 through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application, you’ll receive a confirmation email. We try our best to get back to everyone within 2-3 weeks after the application deadline.   
 
In case of any questions, reach out to: 

Emanuel Björk
Manager, Project Purchasing & Documentation
emanuel.bjork@wartsila.com

Last application date: 28/02/2024 

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings. The country's legislation is followed when a person is located outside of Finland.

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country. 
 

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,000 professionals, in more than 200 locations in 68 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.