Project procurement manager

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.

Introduction

We are seeking a Project Procurement Manager to join our MIN Procurement China team. Your role plays a crucial part in procurement team.

Team you belong to

You will join a team of mineral processing business unit dedicated to mineral equipment . Our team culture is all about High ambition always; Customer in center; Getting in done together; Open and honest .

What you’ll do

• Handle Separation project procurement activities in China.
• Provide support to proposal for both Local projects and overseas projects.
• Handle quotations from suppliers. Clarify supply scope and technical requirement. Send RFQ and get quotation from qualified suppliers. Provide prompt feedback on proposal requests.
• Work with Product Lines and Local Project Team to implement procurement functions.
• Identify/develop qualified suppliers together with QA.
• Negotiate POs with suppliers. Placing PO and execution of POs, including, clarification on technical data/requirement/schedule/delivery, etc.
• Manage/resolve operational issues to ensure orders are delivered on time. Provide progress report to Production Lines or Local Project Team on regular basis.
• Identify problems during PO execution, evaluate cause of the problems and find solutions for corrective actions.
• Coordinate with QA team on quality inspection. Work with QA team to make sure orders are delivered to Specification.
• Assist on logistics, import/export formalities, prepare shipping document/tag wherever needed. Make sure the goods are delivered and Cargo Receipt is duly signed.
• Make sure payment document is in order and milestones are met. Process payment application for local projects.
• Monitor and analyze Suppliers’ performance on an on-going basis. Update the qualified vendor list based on Supplier performance.
• Manage relationship with Suppliers. Develop strong network of Metso Supplier base and establish trust working relationship with Suppliers.
• Provide analyze report on raw material, pricing, vendor qualifications, evaluation for Supplier Database.
• Achieve Procurement KPIs set targets by GSC.
• Coordinate the new suppliers’ development.
• Visit the existing and potential suppliers with TECH and GSC to discuss and exchange ideas on the existing and updated specifications.
• Take part in the development and evaluation of the new suppliers based on the updated specifications together with GSC. Deploying supplier audit program and follow up outcomes.
• Analysing the non-conformities and claims relating the supplier management and achieving corrective actions internally and among suppliers.
• Give technical comments on product quality problems of suppliers. Take part in different problem solving, analysing processes, and documenting the root causes and to following up the agreed corrective actions.
• Other tasks assigned by manager.

Who you are

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• Minimum 5 years’ working experience in heavy equipment manufacturing.

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, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services, 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.

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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