Sourcing Manager - Mechanical Category

WE ARE HIRING: SOURCING MANAGER – MECHANICAL CATEGORY
Are you an experienced procurement professional with a passion for global sourcing and supplier development? We are looking for a Sourcing Manager to join our Supply Chain team in Espoo, with responsibility for the mechanical category. In this role, you'll report to the Head of Supply Chain and play a key part in developing sourcing strategies, negotiating with global suppliers, and driving continuous improvement across our operations.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
As our Sourcing Manager, you will:

• Develop and implement sourcing and category strategies for the mechanical category to optimize cost, quality, delivery performance, and supply continuity.
• Lead supplier identification, qualification, onboarding, and contract negotiations, including the introduction of new suppliers to support business growth, risk mitigation, and competitiveness.
• Ensure supplier capacity and capability are aligned with current and future business requirements, proactively managing supply risks and supporting production needs.
• Drive cost optimization, value engineering, and supplier development initiatives to deliver sustainable improvements in performance and total cost of ownership.
• Utilize SAP extensively in daily operations, maintaining supplier master data, tracking deliveries, monitoring supplier performance, and supporting data-driven decision-making.
• Improve procurement processes through digitalization and continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging SAP and other procurement tools.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance teams to ensure sourcing strategies, supplier capabilities, and capacity plans support business objectives.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, fostering collaboration, continuous improvement, and long-term strategic partnerships.
• Actively support operational purchasing activities when required, including delivery expediting, escalations and supplier communication, to ensure uninterrupted supply and smooth supply chain operations.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
This is a senior-level role for someone with solid hands-on experience. We are looking for someone with:

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in supply chain, Engineering, or related technical field
• At least 5 years of proven experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement of mechanical components (mechanical category experience is required) within a demanding industry such as semiconductors, medical equipment, automation, or a comparable field
• Strong background in global sourcing and supplier negotiations, with a track record of delivering results independently
• Hands-on expertise with SAP (or equivalent ERP), with proven ability to use it as a daily working tool for procurement and supplier management
• Excellent negotiation, relationship management, and stakeholder collaboration skills
• A proactive, results-oriented mindset with real readiness to balance strategic work and hands-on operational tasks
• Willingness to travel occasionally