Senior IPRO specialist

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 you'll do

The role can be divided into three main areas: Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, and Stakeholder Collaboration.

1. Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
· Category Focus: Facilities / Business Professional Services/ Travel & Fleet / Engineering and R&D / IT / MRO
· Develop Sourcing Strategies: Find savings opportunities; Create and execute multi-year strategies for the categories to achieve goals like cost reduction, innovation, and sustainability.
· Lead End-to-End Sourcing Events: Run competitive bids (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs), conduct negotiations, and analyze proposals to select the best suppliers.
· Cost Analysis & Benchmarking: Perform detailed cost modeling, "should-cost" analysis, and market benchmarking to ensure the company gets the best value.

2. Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
· Supplier Selection & Qualification: Vet new suppliers for financial stability, compliance, and quality
· Contract Negotiation: Draft, redline, and negotiate complex contracts, focusing on terms & conditions, SLAs, pricing, and risk mitigation.
· Performance Management: Monitor supplier performance against KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), conduct business reviews, and manage underperforming suppliers.
· Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks within the supply base (e.g., single-source dependencies, geopolitical risks).

3. Stakeholder Collaboration & Process Improvement
· Business Partnering: Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders (e.g., Marketing, IT, HR). Understand their needs and challenge requirements to find more efficient or cost-effective solutions.
· Policy & Compliance: Enforce procurement policies, ensure compliance with company standards, and promote the use of preferred suppliers.
· Data Analysis & Reporting: Use spend analytics tools to identify savings opportunities, track performance against savings targets, and report to management.
· Process Optimization: Continuously improve procurement processes, champion e-Procurement tools (like Ariba, or SAP), and drive adoption across the business. 

Who you are 

1. Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field. A Master's degree or certifications like CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) are highly valued.

2. Experience: 5-8+ years of experience in indirect procurement, with a proven track record in strategic sourcing and negotiation.

 
3. Technical Skills:
  · Proficiency with e-Sourcing 
  · Advanced skills in Excel for data analysis.
  · Strong understanding of contract law and legal terminology.

   - Fluent in speaking & writing in English 

4. Soft Skills:
  · Exceptional Negotiation Skills: This is paramount.
  · Financial Acumen: Ability to understand TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) and build cost models.
  · Communication & Influence: Able to communicate complex concepts clearly and persuade stakeholders.
  · Analytical & Problem-Solving: Data-driven decision-maker.
  · Project Management: Able to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

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 Powertrack, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.

· Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from occupational healthcare 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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