Operational Purchasing Specialist

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world's natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.
At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.
Job posting end date: 02/05/2024
Ready to embark on an exciting and rewarding journey with Metso? Join our diverse team and become a catalyst for change as we lead the way in responsible resource utilization. We are committed to sustainability, innovation, and fostering an inclusive workplace culture that celebrates diversity and embraces growth opportunities.
We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Operational Purchasing Specialist to join our dynamic team.This role is on a max term 12 month contract.
THE ROLE:
In this role, you will play a pivotal role in planning and executing the procurement of goods and materials to meet both internal and external demands.
In addition to this, your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating the supply of standard items to fulfill customer requirements, both internally and externally.
• Conducting thorough checks of purchase requests against inventory records, ensuring accurate stocking levels.
• Generating and managing purchase requisitions, converting them as necessary to meet customer delivery deadlines.
• Creating purchase orders with local vendors, expediting them to ensure on-time delivery for our valued customers.
• Verifying vendor acknowledgments and confirming deliveries to guarantee optimal customer satisfaction.
• Recording and communicating order confirmations and any potential delays to stakeholders, maintaining transparency and open communication channels.
• Knowledge of Global Principle or Intercompany Model is highly beneficial in this role.

THE PERSON:
To excel in this position, the successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years of extensive SAP experience at a high level.
• A deep understanding of Supply Chain Management, including Incoterms, Warehousing, and Logistics.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, managing competing demands while meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong independent working capabilities, coupled with effective collaboration with major stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely delivery.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Awareness of customer and supplier development trends and technologies.

WE OFFER:
At Metso, we value our employees and offer an array of benefits to support your overall well-being and career growth, including:

• We prioritize creating a family-friendly work environment that fully supports hybrid working arrangements. This includes offering flexibility in work-life balance, whether you choose to work from home or in our office environment.
• A commitment to creating a work environment where the top priority is the safety and well-being of your physical and mental health.
• A competitive base salary, reflective of your skills and experience, accompanied by an annual incentive program.
• Additional annual leave benefits for all permanent and maximum term employees.
• We offer 18 weeks of Gender Neutral Paid Parental Leave at full pay, demonstrating our support for family matters.
• We encourage you to take advantage of our Paid Volunteer Leave, allowing you to give back to the local community or an organization of your choice.
• Exciting social club activities and company-wide events to promote social wellness.
• Family-focused events, recognizing the importance of work-life integration.

Moreover, we offer comprehensive medical benefits, including discounted private health insurance for employees and their immediate family members, as well as company-provided Salary Continuance insurance cover. We also prioritize your professional development and education assistance, supporting your technical and leadership ambitions.
Are you ready to be a part of this remarkable journey? Apply now and become a driving force for positive change at Metso - where sustainability, innovation, growth opportunities, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of our phenomenal workplace culture.
Hiring Manager: Candy Bossenger
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Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
Metso is a frontrunner in providing sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. By helping our customers increase their productivity, improve their energy and water efficiency and environmental performance with our process and product expertise, we are the partner for positive change.
Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Metso employs over 16,000 people in close to 50 countries and sales for 2022 were about EUR 5.3 billion. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. metso.com.