Category Purchaser

About the role

Join our Global Supply Parts Procurement Team in Beloit, WI or Bedford, NH as a Category Purchaser for mechanical components, focusing on sourcing castings, forgings, assemblies, and mild steel machine parts. You will lead and coordinate Valmet’s global spare parts procurement operations, executing strategic and operational purchasing assignments to deliver optimal value. This role supports customers across the Pulp, Energy & Circularity, Packaging, and Tissue sectors by securing efficient parts supply, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing the supply chain for cost-efficiency and competitiveness.

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement activities for assigned categories and suppliers, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Lead annual price negotiations and maintain pricing and item data in ERP and related systems.
• Define and implement supply strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams, including supplier quality and logistics.
• Drive long-term cost reduction initiatives and support CCC sourcing.
• Develop and manage supplier relationships, ensuring performance in delivery reliability, quality, innovation, and lead times.
• Support sales and cost estimation with sourcing insights.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and contractual standards.
• Stay informed on industry trends and actively identify and evaluate new suppliers.
• Oversee inventory levels to support healthy net working capital and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering.
• 2-5 years’ experience in Category Management or Sourcing in the industrial sector within international organizations.
• Experience in Engineering.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to make swift, fact-based decisions.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to achieve results in a global matrix organization.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office environment.
• Experience operating in ERP Systems (previous experience using Infor LN is preferable).
• Fluent in English.
• High level of commitment and proactive approach.

Skills

We seek a self-motivated, engaged, and innovative individual who thrives in dynamic situations and collaborates effectively with diverse cross-functional teams. You should demonstrate flexibility, efficiency, and a team-oriented mindset while maintaining high integrity and commitment to organizational goals.

Benefits

• Challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded professionals.
• Generous wage and benefits package.
• Company-funded registered pension plan.

Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check.