Sourcing manager
Tianjin, TJ, CN
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.
What you’ll do
- Handle Crushing conveying system and bulk material handling procurement for both sourcing and operational procurement.
- Provide support for proposal for both Local projects and overseas projects.
- Handle Proposal request from Product Lines or Market areas. 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.
- Coordinate with Product Lines or Local Project Team to get Procurement Request. Clarify scope of supply, technical requirement, commercial terms & conditions, etc.
- Identify qualified suppliers together with Category team.
- Negotiate POs with suppliers. Placing PO for local projects in SAP.
- Execution of POs, including, clarification on technical data/requirement/material substitute.
- Expediting schedule. Manage/resolve operational issues to ensure orders are delivered on time. Report back 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. Resolve any issues may arise during shipping.
- 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 trusted working relationship with Suppliers.
- Provide analyze report on pricing, vendor qualifications, evaluation for Supplier Database.
- Other assignment needed by the Company.
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in Mining, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Master's degree or professional certifications (e.g., CSCP, CPSM) may be preferred.
- Proven experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations related to procurement and sourcing.
- Proficiency in using sourcing and procurement software.
- Hard working, and team work spirit.
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 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.
Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.
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 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.