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 76 GW of power plant capacity and more 110 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?

We are always on the lookout for a talent with a growth mindset – are you the one?  
  
Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimisation Business is looking for a Purchaser to strengthen the Purchasing team. As a Purchaser, you cooperate with internal and external stakeholders, negotiate, follow up and secure correct purchasing activities. We are offering a permanent position and the possible location for this position is in Vaasa, Turku or Helsinki, Finland.
 
Your role and Responsibilities:
 

• Responsible for Energy Storage & Optimisation purchasing activities within nominated categories, such as securing and coordinating the deliveries according to project requirements, life cycle team requirements and suppliers’ lead times
• Responsible for offer evaluations and purchase negotiations with suppliers
• Ensure alignment and cooperation with Project Management, Strategic Sourcing, Delivery & Life Cycle Management.
• Actively develop a way of working in cooperation with different stakeholders

 
To be able to succeed in the position, we expect you to have: 

• Technical or commercial education (B.Sc. or M.Sc.) 
• Minimum one year experience from a similar position and proven track record is required
• Fluent in written and spoken English language
• Good negotiation skills, a result-oriented attitude, and strong problem-solving skills. In your daily work, you will work closely with team members and different stakeholders which requires good communication and team working skills
• Accuracy, analytical thinking, and the ability to work under pressure are needed in this position
• Previous experience in SAP is an advantage

Why you and us?   
  
You are valued – as your true self. At Wärtsilä YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed in supporting 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 28th of April 2024 through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email.
 
In case of any questions, reach out to: 

Jonna Ylikoski
Purchasing Manager, Procurement
E-mail: jonna.ylikoski@wartsila.com
 

Last application date: 28/04/2024 

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.

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Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.