Manager, Pulp , Energy & Circularity Procurement, North America

Valmet•Charlotte, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a proven leader looking to expand your career with an industry front runner? Deciding on a new career within Valmet can be an exciting prospect. Every day there are teams of Valmet employees around the world who share the feeling of achieving something great – that feeling when everything works together. Apply your expertise in new ways to continue on the path of growth as the Manager of Pulp, Energy & Circularity Procurement, North America.

Requirements

Proven leader with experience of leadership and negotiations.
Result and business driven.
Strong communication and intercultural negotiation skills, strategic planning and development.
Co-operative attitude and genuine drive and desire to make success within Valmet.
Fluent English, both written and oral, is essential.
Applicant must be living and authorized to work in the US.

Nice To Haves

Purchasing and resource planning is an advantage.
Machine manufacturing industry, product knowledge and hands-on experience in similar sourcing role in an international environment including experience from cost competitive country business environment and supplier base is an advantage.
Suitable education, preferably a technical or commercial university degree, other degrees with extensive relevant work experience are also possible.

Responsibilities

Developing and leading the procurement team in North America for PEC Business Line
Managing the global supplier network for the ongoing sales and ongoing projects.
Implementing new cost competitive supply sources and supply strategies for projects.
Defining and ensuring implementation of long term cost saving targets.
Optimizing the existing global supplier base
Support in contract management including contract negotiations.
Supplier relationship management and supplier development
Resolution of supplier related issues for unresolved issues.