Sourcing Manager

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Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

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This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 09/22/2026

We are looking for a Sourcing Manager to join our Hydrometallurgy Sourcing Team within the Minerals Business Area.

The purpose of this role is to improve plant area profitability and support business growth by developing a cost-competitive, high-quality, and innovative supplier base and by driving improvement in availability and lead times.

In this role, you will support solution sales teams during the proposal phase and manage a global network of third-party suppliers to ensure competitive customer offerings and successful project execution. You will develop and implement sourcing strategies for third-party plant equipment, aligned with business priorities and growth objectives, and translate these into actionable procurement roadmaps.

You will drive supplier development, lead commercial negotiations, manage supplier performance, and support project delivery activities. Working closely with Sales & Proposals, Project Management, Product Groups, Engineering, and R&D, you will act as a key procurement partner across the organization. In addition, you will collaborate with Supplier Quality and Market Area Procurement teams to implement sourcing initiatives, mitigate risks, and continuously improve supplier performance.

More specifically you will be responsible for

Solution sales support

• Act as the procurement lead for solution (Concentrator and Hydrometallurgical plants) sales opportunities in close collaboration with sales stakeholders and regional Procurement Hubs.
• Lead the RFQ process for third-party equipment during the proposal phase, ensuring competitive pricing, supplier responsiveness, and risk awareness.
• Ensure project readiness for third-party equipment (suppliers approved, supplier quotations in line with agreed T&C’s etc.)
• Support proposal teams with market intelligence, cost competitiveness analyses, and supplier insights.
• Develop and continuously improve pricing tools and cost models together with engineering teams to enhance quotation accuracy and efficiency.

Strategic Sourcing

• Define and execute sourcing strategies for third-party equipment used in Concentrator and Hydrometallurgical plants, aligned with business priorities and growth objectives.
• Translate sourcing strategies into procurement roadmaps and actionable development plans.
• Build and develop a competitive, high-performing, and responsive supplier base.
• Identify and implement Best-Cost-Country sourcing opportunities and expand the supplier network through qualification and development of new suppliers.
• Drive improvements in supplier lead times, availability, and overall supply chain resilience.
• Own supplier performance management across cost, quality, delivery, and sustainability dimensions.
• Ensure early sourcing involvement in product development and support prioritized R&D initiatives.
• Monitor sourcing KPIs and lead continuous improvement actions to achieve business targets.
• Ensure sourcing decisions and initiatives support business needs, project execution excellence, and profitability goals.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Own and develop relationships with selected strategic suppliers, driving long-term value creation and collaboration.
• Lead commercial negotiations, establish framework agreements, and secure competitive terms and conditions.
• Drive supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor supplier qualification, assessment, and approval processes in collaboration with Supplier Quality teams. 
• Identify and mitigate supplier-related risks while supporting supply continuity and project execution

 
You will play a meaningful role within BA Minerals Global Procurement, contributing to the success of our sales and project delivery activities. You will report to Tuomas Tanskanen, Sourcing Director, Hydrometallurgy.
 

To be successful in this challenging role you should have

•  Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or another relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain management, or a related business function.
• Experience working in project-driven business environments and supporting large-scale project execution.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable sourcing results, including cost savings, lead-time improvements, supplier development, or risk mitigation initiatives.
• Understanding of industrial equipment, manufacturing processes, or process plant technologies.
• Experience in supplier negotiations, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills combined with a hands-on and results-oriented approach.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders in a global matrix organization.
• Proactive, self-driven, and capable of independently leading initiatives from concept to implementation.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

What's in it for you

At Metso, you will combine meaningful work with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact in a supportive and inclusive environment. You’ll be part of a global team where collaboration, wellbeing, and continuous learning are part of everyday work.

 We support your growth and wellbeing by offering:

• Purpose-led work: Contribute to enabling sustainable modern life and transforming the industry.
• Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing programs, occupational healthcare, and supportive services.
• Rewards: Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
• Flexibility: Hybrid working options to support balance and productivity.
• Growth: Learning pathways, mentoring, internal mobility, and global collaboration opportunities.
• Culture: A caring, collaborative, and inclusive workplace committed to helping you thrive.

Get in touch

Want to rise above the possible with us? Click “Apply now” to submit your application.

The application period ends at 22nd of September, and we will start reviewing applications during the application period, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

For more information, please contact Tuomas Tanskanen, Sourcing Director, Hydrometallurgy at tuomas.tanskanen(at)metso.com or you can call at +358 404821803.

We recognize that highly capable candidates may hesitate to apply unless they meet every listed requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification. You may be exactly the right candidate for the role.

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.
 

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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 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 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

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