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? Wärtsilä Finland, Marine, Power Supply, Delivery Centre Sustainable Technology Hub, Operational Purchasing is looking for an Operational Purchaser. The position is crucial for securing on-time material availability and optimizing the inventory level. Previous experience in purchasing or logistics in the manufacturing industry is highly appreciated.   The position is a temporary position of 18 months and located in Vaasa, Finland. We offer the possibility of hybrid remote work.   Responsibilities:  <ul><li>Ensure that the right amount of required material is available just on time when needed </li><li>Be responsible for forecasting, requirement and delivery planning, ordering and order supervision for assigned component portfolio </li><li>Operational management of the supply chain for assigned suppliers</li><li>Manage and measure supplier quality level</li><li>Manage document revision to supplier</li><li>Maintain and develop material master data</li><li>Optimize the inventory turnover</li><li>Other tasks related to operative purchasing  </li></ul>Requirements:  <ul><li>MSc in Engineering, Economics or similar</li><li>Experience in purchasing or logistics in the manufacturing industry</li><li>Good communication, teamwork and social skills </li><li>A systematic and proactive approach to working</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills</li><li>Strong PC skills (e.g. SAP, PowerBI knowledge, advanced Excel skills)</li><li>Fluent in spoken and written English and Finnish, Swedish skills are seen as an advantage</li><li>Knowledge of demand-driven material requirements planning</li><li>Knowledge of LEAN principles is seen as an advantage (e.g. value stream mapping, kaizen, root cause analysis)</li><li>Experience in process development is seen as an advantage  </li></ul>We offer:  <ul><li>Opportunities to challenge yourself and a great team that supports you with your various purchasing tasks</li><li>A positive working environment where you could give your contribution and know-how to optimize material and information flow within the supply chain</li><li>Employment benefits e.g. E-passi, extensive occupational health service</li><li>Global career opportunities  </li></ul>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 and 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 to us. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.   Contact &amp; next steps:   Please apply by 21.12.2025 through our Careers portal. Interviews will be started already before the application deadline so please leave your application as soon as possible. After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email.   In case you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact:   Niklas Virtanen Team Manager, Purchasing niklas.virtanen@wartsila.com Last application date: 21/12/2025  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.  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. All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings where applicable. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country legislation is followed. This is Wärtsilä Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on <a href="http://www.wartsila.com">www.wartsila.com</a>.

We enable sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services together with all our stakeholders &ndash; today and tomorrow. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve environmental and economic performance. We work together with our strong ecosystem of partners every day, providing a wide portfolio of leading technologies and innovative solutions that offer our customers superior uptime, reliability and foreseeable lifecycle costs across their operations. Our global passionate team of 17,500 energy and maritime experts in 200 locations in more than 70 countries is committed to shaping decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe.

Operational Purchaser

Wärtsilä is an innovative&nbsp;technology company known for&nbsp;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.&nbsp;Our ultimate aim is&nbsp;to provide increased value to both&nbsp;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.&nbsp; We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised&nbsp;and sustainable future.&nbsp;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?&nbsp;Wärtsilä Finland, Marine, Power Supply, Delivery Centre Sustainable Technology Hub, Operational Purchasing is looking for an Operational Purchaser. The position is crucial for securing on-time material availability and optimizing the inventory level. Previous experience in purchasing or logistics in the manufacturing industry is highly appreciated. &nbsp; The position is a temporary position of 18 months and located in Vaasa, Finland. We offer the possibility of hybrid remote work. &nbsp; Responsibilities: &nbsp;<ul><li>Ensure that the right amount of required material is available just on time when needed </li><li>Be responsible for forecasting, requirement and delivery planning, ordering and order supervision for assigned component portfolio&nbsp;</li><li>Operational management of the supply chain for assigned suppliers</li><li>Manage and measure supplier quality level</li><li>Manage document revision to supplier</li><li>Maintain and develop material master data</li><li>Optimize the inventory turnover</li><li>Other tasks related to operative purchasing &nbsp;</li></ul>Requirements: &nbsp;<ul><li>MSc in Engineering, Economics or similar</li><li>Experience in purchasing or logistics in the manufacturing industry</li><li>Good communication, teamwork and social skills&nbsp;</li><li>A systematic and proactive approach to working</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills</li><li>Strong PC skills (e.g. SAP, PowerBI knowledge, advanced Excel skills)</li><li>Fluent in spoken and written English and Finnish, Swedish skills are seen as an advantage</li><li>Knowledge of demand-driven material requirements planning</li><li>Knowledge of LEAN principles is seen as an advantage (e.g. value stream mapping, kaizen, root cause analysis)</li><li>Experience in process development is seen as an advantage &nbsp;</li></ul>We offer: &nbsp;<ul><li>Opportunities to challenge yourself and a great team that supports you with your various purchasing tasks</li><li>A positive working environment where you could give your contribution and know-how to optimize material and information flow within the supply chain</li><li>Employment benefits e.g. E-passi, extensive occupational health service</li><li>Global career opportunities &nbsp;</li></ul>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 and 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 to us. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. &nbsp; Contact &amp; next steps: &nbsp; Please apply by 21.12.2025 through our Careers portal. Interviews will be started already before the application deadline so please leave your application as soon as possible. After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email. &nbsp; In case you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact: &nbsp; Niklas Virtanen Team Manager, Purchasing niklas.virtanen@wartsila.com&nbsp;Last application date: 21/12/2025&nbsp;&nbsp;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.&nbsp; 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. All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings where applicable. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country legislation is followed.&nbsp;This is Wärtsilä&nbsp;Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on <a href="http://www.wartsila.com">www.wartsila.com</a>.&nbsp;

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