Wärtsilä Energy Business is leading the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. As an Energy System Integrator, we understand, design, build and serve optimal power systems for future generations. Wärtsilä’s solutions provide the needed flexibility to integrate renewables and secure power system reliability. Our offering includes flexible internal combustion engine-based power plants, energy storage & integration solutions, as well as gas to power systems. We support our customers over the lifecycle or their installations with services that enable increased efficiency and guaranteed performance.

Wärtsilä Energy Storage Business is looking for an experienced and energetic person for the position of Sourcing Manager to lead the global strategic sourcing for our contract manufactured products.

This permanent position is preferably located in Helsinki, Finland and we offer possibilities for hybrid remote work. 

Accountabilities: 

• For the global Energy Storage (Gridsolv) sourcing, the Sourcing manager is accountable to manage, expand and develop global contract manufacturing supplier base, performance, relationship and negotiations in close co-operation with relevant stakeholders to meet global sourcing needs and requirements. 

Main Responsibilities:  

• Manage, develop and renew supplier base, performance, relationships and negotiations in storage business with close cooperation with product, project and proposal management stakeholders.

• Lead the development of global agreement for contract manufacturing. Secure agreements coverage, price list coverage, supplier capacity and availability for energy storage demand  

• Ensure that Quality, Cost, Lead Time, Delivery Reliability and Agreement Coverage targets are met for Wärtsilä Energy Storage global supplier base.  
• Lead supplier relationships management with contract manufactureres and monitoring the supplier performance with Supplier development function.
• Develop the cost model for contract manufacturing and actively seek supply chain cost reduction opportunities as well as promote supplier or product value analysis/value engineering work
• Ensure compliance to Supply Management processes, procedures, strategies and agreements.

• Enhance collaboration and teamwork with relevant functions and continuously improve the sourcing process 
• Create and implement strategic sourcing capability, supplier strategies and action plans to meet Business Line requirements long-term. Understand the dynamics of complex projects, understands the energy storage universe well, and can strategize effectively to stay several steps ahead of likely problems.

• Ensure supplier capacities and capabilities to meet customer demands and support Wärtsilä’s strategy
• Take leadership of strategic initiatives in own area
• Lead, coach and mentor the Gridsolv Sourcing team. Develop a strong team spirit and alignment with internal and external stakeholders. Ensure career development of team members. 

Requirements: 

• Academic degree (B.Sc, M.Sc. or equivalent) in Electrical or Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or Economics 
• Minimum 5 years of experience of storage business and strategic sourcing, supply chain, manufacturing or procurement with proven track record of results 
• Minimum 5 years of experience of industrial manufacturing processes, preferably in project industry. Knowledge of multiple manufacturing methods and processes and understanding the associated costs
• Knowledge of legal, financial and technology components of Strategic Sourcing.
• Excellent understanding of direct material cost drivers and proven track record of cost reduction strategies implementation 
• Excellent analytical, communication and presentations skills 
• Solution oriented, pro-active, problem solving and result driven attitude to work  
• Self-guided and proactive team player, able to operate under pressure 
• Ability to negotiate and sustain networking relationships.
• Ability to multi-task and work in fast pace, dynamic and changing environment.
• Fluent in written and spoken English language.

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. 

Contact & next steps: 

Please submit your application with CV & Cover letter before the application deadline 4th of February 2024 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 application deadline.   
 
In case of any questions, reach out to:

Rauni Jaskari, 
Director, Supply Management, Energy Storage & Optimization,
Rauni.jaskari@wartsila.com

Last application date: 04/02/2024 

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. 

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 240 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com. 
 

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