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. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.
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. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?
We are now looking for a
Purchaser
to join our team working for a better future. The position is permanent and the preferred location is in Havant, UK.
As Purchaser, your work will focus on these responsibilities:
- Support the Supply Chain Manager with the monthly Supplier KPI Metrics and reporting.
- Raise, place, and expedite purchase orders in-line with manufacturing requirements.
- Supplier liaison - monitor performance through KPIs and foster collaborative relationships.
- Contribute to procurement department cost down targets.
- Support on procurement projects as required.
- Working and supporting with colleagues about procurement process improvement.
- Arrange and manage requests for classification approval and inspections.
- Take the lead on Indirect procurement activities.
Accountabilities:
- Accountable for supporting the operational purchasing tasks in support of the Buyers and Supply Chain Manager.
- Accountable for updating and maintain supplier NDA records and pricing in SAP as required to support the department.
To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:
- Basic negotiation, influencing and presentation skills.
- Experience in purchasing or supply chain, looking to transition into a Buyer role or recent graduate.
- Proven track record in international environment.
- Problem Solving and decision making oriented.
- Fluent written and spoken business English,
- Good communication and team working skills.
- Strong personal drive used to take own initiatives and be proactive.
- Strong IT skills - familiarity with MS packages, and SAP or MRP/ERP system experience.
- Ideally working towards CIPS qualification
- Strong Analytics Skills
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?
We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.
Contact & next steps
We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.
For further questions please reach out to careers@wartsila.com with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).
Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!
Last application date: 28/03/2024
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 17,800 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.
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