Junior Purchaser, Espoo
In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the planning, coordination, and follow-up of business and IT demands, projects, and development activities. You will help ensure that new initiatives are properly captured, evaluated, and guided through governance processes, while also providing hands-on project coordination support. This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 12 months, where you will be employed as a consultant through Academic Work. There is a possibility for extension following the initial contract. The position is located in Espoo with a hybrid model, requiring office attendance at least twice a week.
Work tasks include demand management, scope & value clarity, governance support, project coordination, financial administration, and stakeholder communication.
We are looking for a relevant educational background (Bachelor's degree, ongoing studies, or equivalent experience in Business, IT, Project Management, or a related field), some previous exposure to demand planning, project coordination, portfolio administration, or general project support, strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools, basic understanding of project budgets, cost tracking, and resource allocation, and strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to bridge the gap between business and IT needs. Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Good knowledge of Finnish or Swedish and knowledge of ServiceNow SPM, demand management, or IT governance are meritorious.
To succeed in the role, your personal skills should include being trustful, supportive, orderly, responsible, and intellectually curious.