Application Owner, Logistics and Purchasing

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: 09/28/2025

Location: Espoo or Tampere, Finland | Hybrid work (min. 1 day/week in office)

Introduction

Metso is seeking an Application Owner, Logistics and Purchasing, to join our IT Supply Chain Management team. In this role, you will be responsible for the lifecycle management and development of IT solutions in the logistics and purchasing domain. This includes SAP S/4HANA modules (primarily MM and IM), and related applications. Your contribution will be critical to the performance and success of Metso’s Logistics and Purchasing operations. You will report to the Senior Manager, Logistics and Procurement Applications within Metso IT. 

Team You Belong To

You will join a team of six Supply Chain IT experts dedicated to building and maintaining solutions that power Metso’s global supply chain. The team is currently focused on SAP S/4HANA implementation and the development of logistics and purchasing applications. We work in close collaboration with Metso’s Logistics, Procurement, and Business Areas, and our members are located in Finland and Brazil. You’ll report directly to the Senior Manager, Logistics and Procurement Applications.

What You’ll Do

• Ensure performance, availability, and quality of your applications.
• Coordinate, delegate, and monitor IT work.
• Collect and document requirements, perform functional analysis, design, build/test/document solutions, and transfer knowledge to stakeholders.
• Participate in IT tools and processes development, implementing Agile, DevOps, and ITIL practices.
• Achieve business value metrics and KPIs: performance, availability, satisfaction, usability, security, and cost.
• Address application service topics and changes, provide feedback, and act as a subject matter expert.
• Take on special project/program/product delivery IT responsibilities as needed.

Who You Are

We are looking for a hands-on SAP professional with a strong ownership and solution mindset.

• Proven SAP MM and IM configuration experience, preferably in the S/4HANA environment.
• 4+ years of IT and supply chain experience with a strong focus on SAP logistics modules.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Economics.

Nice-to-haves:

• EWM configuration background in logistics processes and inventory management.
• Experience with 3PL integration and external partner workshops.
• Knowledge of cross-functional SAP integration (FI, EWM, SD, PP, TM).

We encourage you to apply, even if you lack experience in some of the areas mentioned above.

What's in it for you

• An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
• Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, meal benefits, mental well-being services, on-site gym, and engagement surveys.
• Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets.
• Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
• A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
• Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.

How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

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 sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers' energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and process expertise. We are the partner for positive change. 

Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Metso employs over 17,000 people in close to 50 countries and sales for 2023 were about EUR 5.4 billion. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. metso.com, x.com/metsoofficial