Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that 88% of the world's trade is carried by sea? We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and 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. Are you ready to jump onboard?  We are looking for Senior Purchaser in Japan. This is a permanent opportunity and its location is Toyama, Japan. What will you be doing: As Senior Purchaser, your work will focus on these responsibilities:<ul><li>Reviewing Purchase Requisitions (PR) and issuing / following up on Purchase Orders (PO)</li><li>Confirming delivery dates, handling delays, and rescheduling</li><li>Negotiating prices and delivery terms with suppliers</li><li>Maintaining SAP master data (supplier)</li><li>Managing inventory and reviewing safety stock levels</li><li>Handling quality defects and claims; managing supplier performance</li><li>Processing invoices and supporting payment-related matters</li></ul>  To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:<ul><li>High school graduate or higher</li><li>Min. 2 years’ experience in supply chain management</li><li>Proficiency in Japanese, written and verbal is a must</li><li>Proficiency in English, written and verbal is plus</li></ul>   職務内容：富山工場内Senior Purchaserとして、シャフトラインソリューションズジャパン富山工場の購買業務に従事していただきます。製品の生産に必要な材料の調達,価格交渉、納期管理、サプライヤー品質管理など会社の収益に直結する重要な業務となります。配属部署:  生産管理部　調達管理課 期待するスキル：· 調達・購買の実務経験者· 貿易実務知識· ネイティブレベルの日本語スキルおよび英語スキル中級レベルあれば優遇、 · コミュニケーションスキル· SAPその他の基幹システムの使用経験歓迎· 高卒以上· PCスキル（MS Office）  主な職務内容 · サプライヤーの選定、価格・取引条件の折衝、総量発注、納期管理· 顧客希望納期対応、営業チーム、生産計画チーム、出荷サイトとの連携· 納期管理、社内外問い合せ対応· 購入・仕入れ業務· データ入力や購入等に必要な書類の作成、メールや電話対応· 国内、海外出張· 生産に伴う材料、部品などの購入、納期管理、在庫管理· 業者管理· 価格交渉、納期交渉 Why you and us All our employees are encouraged to utilise the variety of training activities, learning solutions and self-study materials that we have to offer which supports the opportunity to further develop your talents and competencies within a very global working environment, in an ambitious and growth orientated organisation.  Contact &amp; next steps   Please submit your application before the deadline through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application you’ll receive a confirmation email.In case of any questions, reach out to(only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to):Hyun Joo Kim Talent Acquisition Partner Email: hyunjoo.kim@wartsila.com Last application date: 18/10/2026  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. 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>. #wärtsilämarine

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.

Senior Material Handler, Purchasing

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that 88% of the world's trade is carried by sea? We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and 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. Are you ready to jump onboard?  We are looking for Senior Purchaser in Japan. This is a permanent opportunity and its location is Toyama, Japan. What will you be doing: As Senior Purchaser, your work will focus on these responsibilities:<ul><li>Reviewing Purchase Requisitions (PR) and issuing / following up on Purchase Orders (PO)</li><li>Confirming delivery dates, handling delays, and rescheduling</li><li>Negotiating prices and delivery terms with suppliers</li><li>Maintaining SAP master data (supplier)</li><li>Managing inventory and reviewing safety stock levels</li><li>Handling quality defects and claims; managing supplier performance</li><li>Processing invoices and supporting payment-related matters</li></ul>  To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:<ul><li>High school graduate or higher</li><li>Min. 2 years’ experience in supply chain management</li><li>Proficiency in Japanese, written and verbal is a must</li><li>Proficiency in English, written and verbal is plus</li></ul>   職務内容：富山工場内Senior Purchaserとして、シャフトラインソリューションズジャパン富山工場の購買業務に従事していただきます。製品の生産に必要な材料の調達,価格交渉、納期管理、サプライヤー品質管理など会社の収益に直結する重要な業務となります。配属部署:  生産管理部　調達管理課 期待するスキル：· 調達・購買の実務経験者· 貿易実務知識· ネイティブレベルの日本語スキルおよび英語スキル中級レベルあれば優遇、 · コミュニケーションスキル· SAPその他の基幹システムの使用経験歓迎· 高卒以上· PCスキル（MS Office）  主な職務内容 · サプライヤーの選定、価格・取引条件の折衝、総量発注、納期管理· 顧客希望納期対応、営業チーム、生産計画チーム、出荷サイトとの連携· 納期管理、社内外問い合せ対応· 購入・仕入れ業務· データ入力や購入等に必要な書類の作成、メールや電話対応· 国内、海外出張· 生産に伴う材料、部品などの購入、納期管理、在庫管理· 業者管理· 価格交渉、納期交渉 Why you and us All our employees are encouraged to utilise the variety of training activities, learning solutions and self-study materials that we have to offer which supports the opportunity to further develop your talents and competencies within a very global working environment, in an ambitious and growth orientated organisation.  Contact &amp; next steps   Please submit your application before the deadline through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application you’ll receive a confirmation email.In case of any questions, reach out to(only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to):Hyun Joo Kim Talent Acquisition Partner Email: hyunjoo.kim@wartsila.com Last application date: 18/10/2026  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. 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>. #wärtsilämarine

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