Strategic Purchaser

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?

Strategic Purchaser, Indirect Procurement

 

 

We are always on the lookout for a talent with a growth mindset – are you the one?  

  

Wärtsilä Indirect Procurement is a global support function in Wärtsilä serving all employees, functions, and businesses in their indirect purchasing needs. We are looking for a Strategic Purchaser in permanent position in Vaasa, Finland with a main responsibility in strategic sourcing activities in HR and Personnel Services category in Indirect Procurement Finland team.
  

Your role and responsibilities  

 

As a Strategic Purchaser you will work closely with different stakeholders and suppliers, maintaining and creating valuable relationships and networks, you will lead and participate in contract and price negotiations and support in sourcing related matters. You will also work closely with your own team and organization to develop the services IP provides. To succeed as a Strategic Purchaser, you identify yourself as a social and energetic person with team player skills and a “Doer” attitude.

 

Main responsibilities:

 

• Build and manage long‑term, trust-based relationships with key suppliers.
• Build and manage key stakeholder relationships.
• Conduct tendering processes and lead contract and price negotiations.
• Create supplier evaluations, analyse supplier performance and report savings.
• Identify and execute synergy opportunities and innovations.
• Increase the awareness of the purchasing processes and policies within various stakeholder groups
• Coordinate and support creation of needed guidelines and policies for categories and ensure that all relevant information is available for end users by communicating, training, and supporting end users.
• Contribute to achieve Indirect Procurement KPI targets, such as business benefits and end user satisfaction.
• Develop and execute strategic purchasing for the region in co-operation with Indirect Procurement team

 

 

Requirements for the position:

 

• Education: M.Sc in Economics or equivalent
• Proven experience in Indirect Procurement and strategic sourcing in field of HR and personnel services
• Strong proven experience to build and manage long‑term, trust-based relationships with suppliers and stakeholders
• Excellent presentation, communication and negotiation skills
• Fluent written and spoken English and Finnish

 

 

Qualifications/to be able to succeed in the position we expect you to have:

 

• Deep understanding of supply agreements and contractual content
• Strong experience to review, interpret, and shape supply agreements
• Strong proven experience in contract negotiations and in other sourcing activities
• Strong capability to communicate rejections, pricing challenges and contractual constraints in a professional, constructive manner that protects long-term supplier relationships
• Good Office tools skills, especially excel
• Knowledge and skills in AI, data analysis, Total Cost of Ownership, business benefit calculations etc.
• Knowledge in IP tools (Coupa, Power BI, SRM)
• Experience in SAP
• Location: Vaasa
• A team player with a "Doer" attitude

 

 

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 8 of May 2026 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 regarding the position, reach out to:

 

Noora Tikka

Regional Manager, Indirect Procurement

Noora.tikka@wartsila.com

+358 44 975 5159

 

Last application date: 08/05/2026 

 

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 www.wartsila.com.