Senior Project Purchasing Specialist

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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: 10/20/2025

Introduction

We are seeking a Sr. Project Purchasing Specialist – ETO Projects to join our Aftermarket Procurement team. You will be responsible for leading procurement and supply chain activities for Engineer-to-Order (ETO) projects, ensuring contractual purchasing requirements are met with accuracy and transparency. Your role plays a crucial part in driving project success through strategic supplier engagement and delivery assurance. In this position, you will report to the SeniorManager – Project Purchasing.

This position is mainly located in Pittsburgh, PA, and we offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options.

Team you belong to:

You will join a team of procurement professionals dedicated to supporting complex aftermarket projects and ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing. We are currently working on global ETO initiatives and supplier performance optimization.

We work closely with internal stakeholders such as Project Managers, Engineering, and Quality teams, and external suppliers across regions. Our team culture is all about collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement. The members in our team are located in multiple global locations.

What you’ll do:

• Execute procurement of goods, materials, components, and services in alignment with defined cost, quality, and delivery parameters.
• Monitor and manage open purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery through active supplier engagement and expediting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve systemic procurement bottlenecks.
• Facilitate project kick-off meetings with internal project management teams and external suppliers to align expectations and timelines.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with Global Procurement Policies, corporate standards, legal regulations, and ethical guidelines.
• Oversee supplier invoice processing and ensure timely payment approvals.
• Review and disseminate supplier manufacturing progress reports to relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate logistics and documentation for global shipment handoffs.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline (preferred).
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in procurement within the machinery, engineering, or industrial manufacturing sectors.
• Proficient in contract lifecycle management and supplier negotiations.
• Foundational knowledge of international trade compliance and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated expertise in operational procurement processes and best practices.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) for procurement and order tracking.
• Project management platforms are a plus.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with a high degree of ownership over procurement deliverables.
• Ability to operate effectively in a cross-functional support capacity.
• High attention to detail and responsiveness to project timelines and contractual obligations.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% as required by project needs.
  
  

What’s in it for you:

• An inspiring purpose – Be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
• Wellbeing and safety – Occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services, and more.
• Compensation and rewards – Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets.
• Hybrid working possibilities – Flexible work environment.
• A thriving culture – Inclusive, courageous, and caring culture that enables everyone to reach their full potential.
• Extensive learning opportunities – Ongoing growth dialogues, mentoring, education assistance, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support – Leverage our global network for valuable assistance.

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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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