project procurement manager

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.

Introduction

We are looking for a Project Procurement Manager to support Grinding project procurement activities in China. In this role, you will manage procurement execution, supplier coordination, quotations, purchase orders, logistics support, and supplier development activities.

Team you will belong to

You will join Procurement team and work with Product Lines, Local Project Teams, QA, GSC, suppliers, logistics stakeholders, and other internal business partners.

What you’ll do

• Handle Grinding 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 price and lead time 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.

What you'll bring

• 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

At Metso, you will combine meaningful work with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact in a supportive and inclusive environment. You’ll be part of a global team where collaboration, wellbeing, and continuous learning are part of everyday work.

We support your growth and wellbeing by offering:

• Purpose-led work: Help enable sustainable modern life and positive change in the industry.
• Safety and wellbeing first: Join a workplace that values wellbeing, inclusion, and safe ways of working.
• Competitive rewards: Participate in reward practices aligned with business and performance targets.
• Hybrid working possibilities: Work with flexibility where role and local practices allow.
• Training and development: Build skills through learning, mentoring, internal mobility, and global opportunities.
• Supportive team culture: Collaborate with colleagues locally and globally through open communication.

Get in touch

Want to rise above the possible with us? Click “Apply now” to submit your application.

For more information, please contact cn_recruitment@metso.com.

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.
 

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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 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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