Vice President, Supply Quality Development Minerals

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

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.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

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

Job posting end date: 04/30/2026

We’re seeking an experienced Vice President, Supply Quality Development, for our Minerals Supplier Quality organisation. 

 
In this senior leadership role, you will define and drive Minerals’ global supplier quality and sustainability agenda. You will be accountable for supplier quality and development across BA Minerals, ensuring high performance, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the global supply base.
You will lead a global quality organization within Minerals Procurement and work closely with internal stakeholders and global suppliers to deliver robust quality, HSE, and sustainability outcomes aligned with business priorities. A key part of the role is leading the adoption of Artificial Intelligence and digital solutions to strengthen operational excellence, quality performance, and long-term sustainability.

Location: Espoo, Finland, or Germany

Reporting to: Global Procurement Function Head – BA Minerals

Main Responsibilities

• Define and lead Minerals’ global supplier quality and sustainability strategy and roadmap.
• Own Supplier Quality and Development for BA Minerals, including global supplier development, capability assessments, audits, and systemic issue resolution.
• Lead and develop the global quality team within Minerals Procurement, ensuring compliance with technical, contractual, quality, HSE, and sustainability requirements.
• Drive supplier performance and continuous improvement through the deployment of the Minerals Quality Assurance Program and effective monitoring of quality processes and outcomes.
• Serve as the primary quality interface with global suppliers, representing Metso’s interests and advancing supplier development initiatives.
• Address systemic and high-impact quality issues in close collaboration with internal stakeholders to prevent recurrence and strengthen overall performance.
• Support customer projects and engagements by providing senior-level quality expertise and reinforcing confidence in Metso’s quality systems and delivery capability.
• Lead AI‑driven and digital quality initiatives, ensuring ethical, secure, and compliant use of data while delivering measurable improvements in quality, performance, and customer satisfaction.

Who you are

• Extensive senior‑level experience in the mining or heavy industrial equipment sector, including long‑term global leadership responsibility for quality, supplier development, engineering, or related functions.
• Relevant engineering degree (Bachelor’s required); Master’s degree, MBA, or postgraduate studies are an advantage.
• Strong expertise in quality management and international quality standards; Lean Six Sigma, auditor, or similar certifications are beneficial.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and product quality assurance in the mining industry.
• Proven experience leading AI‑ and data‑driven quality and operational excellence initiatives.
• Strategic, performance‑driven leader with strong people, communication, and stakeholder management skills in multicultural environments.
• Analytical, resilient, and business‑oriented, with a strong continuous improvement mindset.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Willing and able to travel internationally on short notice.

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, meal benefits, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services, on-site gym, bicycle benefits, 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.

The application period ends on April 30th, 2026.

We understand that some highly competent 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.

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

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 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. 

metso.com