Director, Global Category Sourcing Ocean Freight

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: 01/25/2026

We are seeking a Director, Global Logistics Category Sourcing – Ocean Freight to join our Global Logistics Services team at Metso. In this strategic role, you will lead global ocean freight category sourcing, shape supplier partnerships, and drive strong performance across regions. You will report directly to the VP, Global Logistics Services.

The preferred location for this position is Espoo, Tampere, or Lappeenranta (Finland), with flexible working arrangements including hybrid options. Please note that this role requires up to 20% travel.

About the Team

Global Logistics Services is responsible for:

• Logistics category sourcing and partner management,
• Distribution center operations,
• Warehouse and packaging quality assurance, and
• Logistics sustainability.

You’ll join a high-impact global team to drive logistics category strategy execution and deliver business results.

What you’ll do:

• Own and lead the global ocean freight logistics category sourcing,
• Manage a portfolio of logistics service providers (LSPs) and ensure their high-caliber performance,
• Drive competitive sourcing cycles and ensure compliance, and
• Collaborate across business areas, regions, and functions to deliver cost competitiveness, operational excellence, and sustainability outcomes at scale

Key Responsibilities

• Category Strategy & Roadmap: Define and execute a multi-year global sourcing strategy for ocean freight (door-to-door), including pricing models and supplier portfolio evolution.
• Supplier Portfolio: Ensure supplier portfolio competitiveness, develop and manage LSP relationships, lead negotiations, ensure rate accuracy, manage agreements, 
• Supplier performance: Drive for superior supplier performance, effectively address service level discrepancies, and manage tactical mitigation when needed
• Cost, Risk & Analytics: Drive total cost optimization through analysis and scenario planning; manage spend forecasts and reporting; assess market, regulatory, and environmental risks; ensure data quality and transparent KPIs.
• Process & Technology: Partner with IT and operations on leveraging digital tools (e.g., Transportation Management System) and related reporting priorities; support visibility tools (e.g., track & trace).
• Stakeholder & Change Leadership: Engage global stakeholders, align solutions to business needs, communicate effectively, and lead change initiatives.

Who you are?

• 10+ years in logistics procurement/category management with strong ocean freight expertise and global scope
• Proven success in leading tenders, complex negotiations, and supplier development
• Strong analytical skills in spend analysis, cost drivers, and risk management in volatile markets
• Experience with transportation management systems, rate management, and data/reporting
• Excellent communication skills and ability to operate in a global matrix organization
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

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 (Espoo HQ), 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.

Get in touch

Want to rise above the possible with us? Click ‘Apply now’ to leave your application.

For more information, please contact Tuomas Mikkola, VP, Global Logistics Services. Email: tuomas.mikkola(@)metso.com. 

Please note that applications submitted via email cannot be accepted. Kindly apply through our official online application system. The application period ends 25th of January.

We understand that some highly capable candidates might hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet every listed qualification. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. You may be the right candidate for the role.

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 service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.  
 
Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2024 Metso had close to 17,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2024 were about EUR 4.9 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

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