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Project Sourcing Specialist

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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: 07/30/2026

Project Sourcing Specialist

Primary Location:

Vietnam

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.

Who we are?

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.

Our Global Organization strives on positive change to our World by offering sustainable solutions for their Mining equipment. Our people are highly motivated, self-automated and driven.

Our culture

Our values of high ambition-always, customer in centre, getting it done together and being open and honest guide our everyday decisions and way of working. They are the guiding principles, we expect everyone to act accordingly, and we believe that by living our values we will build a common, thriving culture.

The role

We are seeking a dynamic, proactive and commercially minded Project Sourcing Specialist to support the development and expansion of our supplier network across South-East Asia, with a strong focus on fabrication, machining, castings, and other heavy industrial manufacturing categories in Vietnam. The Project Procurement Specialist supports business growth by developing a competitive, high-quality supplier base.

The ideal candidate is highly driven, resourceful, and capable of identifying and developing new supplier opportunities in dynamic and developing markets. This role will play a key part in supporting business growth through supplier identification, qualification, cost competitiveness, risk reduction, and long-term sourcing strategy execution.

The Sourcing Specialist will work closely with Engineering, Procurement, Logistics, Quality, and Global Sourcing teams to establish and manage a competitive, high-quality supplier base.

Duties will include but are not limited to:-

Lead strategic sourcing and development of new suppliers across South-East Asia for fabrication, machining, castings, and related manufacturing requirements supporting the global Minerals business.
Conduct supplier market research, capability assessments, and commercial evaluations to identify competitive sourcing opportunities in conjunction with the quality teams.
Manage RFQs, supplier evaluations, commercial comparisons, negotiations, and recommendation packages.
Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and other commercial conditions with suppliers.
Support supplier onboarding, qualification, audits, and approval activities in collaboration with Quality, Engineering, Project Delivery, and Business Lines.
Evaluate supplier manufacturing capability, technical competency, capacity, quality, and operational performance.
Build strong supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement, supplier performance, and long-term strategic partnerships.
Work closely with Engineering teams to review technical drawings and specifications with suppliers.
Identify and implement cost-saving, value improvement, and supplier diversification opportunities to mitigate supply chain risk.
Monitor and report on Procurement KPIs including on-time delivery, savings, supplier performance, and payment terms.
Maintain accurate supplier records, sourcing documentation, and reporting within SAP and associated systems.
Collaborate across Procurement, Logistics, Engineering, Sales, Project Delivery, and Global Sourcing teams to support broader procurement and supply chain initiatives.

Essential

Strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively across suppliers, engineering and project teams.
Proven experience in strategic sourcing, supplier development, or procurement within heavy industrial or manufacturing environments.
Strong understanding of fabrication, machining, castings, and industrial manufacturing processes, including the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
Commercially astute with strong negotiation, supplier management, cost optimisation, and risk assessment capability.
Experience sourcing and developing suppliers within South-East Asian manufacturing markets.
Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and prepare clear commercial evaluations and recommendations.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional project and procurement teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems such as SAP.
Ability to travel within the region for supplier visits, audits, and relationship development.

Desirable

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related discipline
SAP experience (MM Module preferred)
Ability to read technical drawings and specifications
Understanding of international logistics, imports/exports, and Incoterms
Experience supporting supplier audits and qualification processes

Global Procurement Experience: Experience working in a global procurement environment, understanding international supply chains and market conditions.

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, mental well-being services and engagement surveys.
Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets, car benefits, and meal benefits.
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.

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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 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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