Wärtsilä is leading the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We Wärtsilians help our customers unlock the value of energy transition by optimizing their energy systems and future-proofing their assets. Did you know Wärtsilä has delivered 74 GW of power plant capacity and more than 80 energy storage systems 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 & Optimization (ES&O) is the leading global Energy Storage optimizer. Our mission is to deliver integrated energy solutions that build a resilient, intelligent, and flexible energy infrastructure - unlocking the way to an optimized renewable future. By integrating renewables, energy management technology, and storage with traditional energy resources, we reinvent clean energy production from the largest and most complex grids to the most remote and essential microgrids. We play a key role in Wärtsilä’s vision towards a 100% renewable energy future through flexibility, reliability, and integration for a more sustainable world for us all. 

Wärtsilä Energy Storage Business is looking for an experienced and energetic person for the position of Sourcing Specialist.

The location for this permanent position is preferably in our headquarters in Helsinki, but other Wärtsilä Finland locations (Vaasa, Turku) can also be considered. We offer possibilities for partial remote-work. 

Accountabilities:

• Sourcing Specialist will execute the Energy Storage & Optimization global sourcing strategy with a special focus on critical electrical components.
• Together with the sourcing manager responsible for the subcategory, Sourcing Specialist is responsible to control, manage and develop global supplier base, performance and relationship, in close co-operation with relevant stakeholders to meet global sourcing needs and requirements. 

 
Main Responsibilities as a Sourcing Specialist:  

• 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
• Support development 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 ensures 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 
• Understand the dynamics of complex projects and the energy storage business environment. Can strategize effectively to stay several steps ahead of likely problems. 

 
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 2 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
•    Fluent in written and spoken English language

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.
 

We hope to hear from you before the last application date 18th of September 2023, through submitting your application through our Careers Portal.
 
Contact person to give further information:
Rauni Jaskari, Director, Supply Management, Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimization
Email: Rauni.jaskari@wartsila.com

Last application date: 18/09/2023 

All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health check, including the drug test/screening. The legislation of the country followed when person is located outside of Finland.

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. 

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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.