Sourcing Manager

Primary Location:

Shanghai, SH, CN

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Job status: Sourcing Manager, Consumables Procurement China

BA: Consumables BA

Reports to: Director, Consumables Procurement China

JOB STATEMENT

Responsible for managing and developing China procurement in Consumables Procurement for assigned product categories, including all activities in the sourcing and technical qualification functions. This will incorporate liaising with suppliers to ensure the supply and availability of finished goods are at optimal prices and meet quality requirements in order to maximize cost competitiveness and meet market demand.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages procurement in China in a cost and performance effective manner.

• Monitor market trends, cost drivers, and new technology developments.

• Through close collaboration with PL prepare an all-encompassing procurement strategy for Consumables in China.

• Work closely with internal stakeholders (R&D, production, quality, plant buyers) on new product sourcing and supplier technical issues

• Manages a continuous improvement program regarding external suppliers. Benchmarks total cost and performance.

• Negotiate with vendors and suppliers of agreed materials for cost reductions and delivery schedules utilizing initiatives such as consignment stock agreements etc.

• Manages and optimizes supplier distribution and logistics.

• Manages global commercial and legal compliance to Metso standards, policies and procedures.

• Manages global supplier base and implement appropriate KPI’s (product lead-time, quality levels, delivery accuracy level).

• Ensures vendors protect Metso confidential information through preparing contract agreements.

• Travel required locally up to 50% of time annually.

RELATIONSHIPS

Reports directly to Director, Consumables Procurement China

INTERNAL INTERFACES

• Consumables Operations Planning team

• Consumables Manufacturing Development team

• Consumables country teams

• Product lines within Consumable BA

• Other BA`s

• Internal manufacturing units

EXTERNAL INTERFACES

• Suppliers (existing and potential)

AUTHORITY

Authorized to manage, develop, define, and implement the procurement strategy as directed and within guidelines as established by the direct management and Metso policies and procedures.

POSITION SPECIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, competency and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field

• Background in a mechanical manufacturing & engineering environment is preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience with strong negotiation, communication, and project management skills.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong analytical skills. A bias for action and detail-oriented behaviors are required.

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision

• A high level of computer skills is essential – Excel, Word, Power Point etc.

• Strong financial performance: optimized supplier costs and performance results. Cost and performance vs. industry standards and competitors.

• Highly motivated individual with the ability to work under stress and meet the deadlines.

• Strong communication skills in English

• Ability to work in a team atmosphere.

• Must be capable of effectively and accurately working on several projects at one time, and organizing, prioritizing tasks and working in a fast paced environment. Strong communication, co-operation, interpersonal and presentation skills.

• Ability to travel frequently.

KPI´s

• Availability and Capacity

• Cost savings vs target

• Supplier performance (quality, delivery, reliability)

• Market intelligence, New supplier / new technology identification

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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 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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