Purchasing Manager

To strengthen our Sourcing team, we are looking for a Purchasing Manager responsible for organizing, planning, and implementing sourcing operations based on company strategies to join Specim Supply Chain Function in Oulu. In addition to supporting and executing operational purchasing, the responsibilities include proactive strategic purchasing activities. The Purchasing Manager has an active role in value creation, not only to reduce costs but to consider supplier cooperation in terms of improving the quality of products, the availability of components and materials, and to enhance company production and R&D. Identification and evaluation of risks related to suppliers, component availability, and quality of purchased products is one of the Purchase Manager's responsibilities. To succeed in the role, the Purchasing Manager should have fluent verbal and written communication skills in both Finnish and English.