Strategic Sourcing Manager, Vantaa

We are now looking for two Strategic Sourcing Managers, for a permanent employment. In this is role you are responsible for managing the strategic/tactical procurement activities above the threshold of 50k € within the cluster. You are focusing on executing sourcing activities including supplier identification, managing requests for quotes (RFQs), bid evaluation, contract negotiation, and awarding and managing established supplier relations. You work closely with internal stakeholders to meet operational needs while optimizing costs, quality, and supplier performance. You will report to the Head of Procurement Cluster Nordics. The location of employment is in Vantaa, Finland and/or in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Responsibilities:

Sourcing Execution & Supplier Coordination

• Executing end-to-end procurement processes.  

• Close alignment and coordination of sourcing activities with other clusters. 

• Collaborating and maintaining effective communication with suppliers

Contract Management & Supplier Relationship Management: 

• Conducting contract management activities. 

• Maintaining contract documentation.

• Fostering positive relationships with suppliers and conducting regular supplier meetings, identifying opportunities for improvement or value-added initiatives.

  Process Improvement & Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Identifying process areas for improvement within the procurement function. 

• Proposing and implementing process enhancements to optimize procurement operations.

• Collaborating with internal stakeholders.

• Providing support and guidance to operational teams and businesses.

Data Analysis and Reporting & Transition and Migration: 

• Collecting, analyzing, and reporting procurement data to support decision-making

• Generating regular reports on key metrics, such as spend analysis, cost savings, supplier performance, and compliance.

• Supporting the initial migration of operational and tactical tasks to the Outsourcing provider. 

• Providing guidance to stakeholders

Required experience & skills

We are looking for you with the capability to handle different demands, categories and negotiations, with a solid understanding of procurement processes, supplier management, and contract administration. As well as a collaborative and strategic mindset, it is also important to be able to prioritize and always to keep a problem-solving approach. You have a higher education in business administration, supply chain management or another suitable field. You have experience in strategic/tactical procurement, preferably in Indirect Procurement. You are experienced in utilizing procurement tools, proficient in data analysis methods including Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and strong willingness to embrace new technologies. Fluent skills in English and Finnish or Swedish, both in spoken and written are required.