Project Purchaser

Project Purchaser

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.
- Water and Waste business unit (WAW) is a true end-to-end business as part of Wärtsilä Portfolio Businesses. WAW is a global leader in designing and supplying innovative wet and dry waste equipment and freshwater generation solutions for passenger vessels & conventional waste management and ballast water treatment equipment for all marine segments. WAW has the industry’s broadest product offering to secure beyond compliant operations for our marine customers.- We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent - want to join the ride?- We have now a unique and exciting opportunity for a **Purchasing Team Lead, New Build **for the Water and Waste business, based in UK, Poole, Dorset- As the **Purchasing Team Lead** you will be responsible for the execution of the new build sourcing processes and activities, ensuring effective and efficient procurement with alignment with business needs, regulations and procurement plans.- Are you ready to jump onboard?**What will you be doing?**
- Support the Purchasing function to establish, maintain and monitor KPI’s to optimise supply chain performance in support of production requirements
- Lead and manage the daily operative activities of the New Build Purchasing team
- Lead / support / participate in negotiations, for major activities
- Manage Cost build up and support bid process by reviewing and updating Price books regularly and forming close connections with Sales organisation to effectively manage risk
- Manage build strategy with responsibility for all gate reviews up to handover to operational buyers to ensure optimum cash flow and working capital and budgetary targets are met
- Work with Planning team to maintain optimised inventory levels whilst maximising performance to customers
- Reduction of sub-contract and free-issue requirements
- Implement framework agreements for price, lead-time and material availability for key components or projects
- Create an effective and business focused working relationship with key internal customers; Product Planning, Sales, Finance, Logistics and Engineering
- Report on agreed objectives and long term strategies with the Wartsila Supply Chain or Wartsila Supply Management team as applicable
- Execute / support material cost budgeting and follow-up

**To be successful in this role we expect you to have**:

- Ideally possess Professional Qualifications in Procurement or working towards this
- Excellent team building skills
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
- Commercially astute with experience developing and implementing Contracts.
- Confident communicator with the ability to effectively manage internal and external stakeholder relationships.
- Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to work under own initiative.
- Experience driving Supply Chain improvement and cost reduction.
- Experience within an engineering, manufacturing or technical environment would be an advantage.
- Ability to read/interpret engineering drawings and specifications desirable.
- Strong analytical skills and experienced using ERP and MRP systems (ideally SAP or similar)
- Good organisational skills with the ability to work well under pressure.
- Good IT skills and familiarity with MS Office tools

**Why you and us?**
- We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.- We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for.- Are you eager to be part of this ambition?-
- At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.