Project Buyer

About the role

Join Valmet’s Global Supply Projects Procurement Team as a Technical Project Buyer. You will work closely with project managers, engineering, and assembly partners to manage and plan project execution, leading the procurement of technical parts for paper‑machine projects. The role involves both operational and strategic purchasing tasks, supplier management, logistics optimization, and ensuring quality and cost‑efficiency throughout the supply chain.

Valmet is a global developer and supplier of technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries, employing over 20,000 professionals worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sub‑assemblies from engineering and determine the appropriate procurement strategy for subcontractor contracts, considering deadlines, budget, and technical complexity.
• Manage the full purchasing process, including supplier selection, bidding, analysis, purchasing, follow‑up, and expediting.
• Support the project manager and engineering throughout equipment manufacturing and assembly in the workshop.
• Assist with assembly activities and testing in the workshop.
• Provide technical support to suppliers.
• Follow up with suppliers and monitor project progress until shipment.
• Participate in developing the subcontractor network, validate compliance with Valmet’s standards, and periodically evaluate subcontractors.
• Ensure costs remain within established budgets.
• Maintain the supplier list.
• Issue and track non‑conformance reports.
• Ensure required quality documents are obtained from suppliers.
• Create, modify, and verify material lists in the ERP system.
• Collaborate with engineering and advise on mechanical design when needed.
• Procure industrial parts (store items).
• Participate in various projects.
• Perform other related tasks as required.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or other relevant training.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of procurement and logistics.
• Ability to read technical drawings.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of CNC and conventional machining.
• Computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Desired Personal Attributes

• Ability to understand the overall vision of a project.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Organizational and planning skills.
• Professionalism.
• Initiative and autonomy.
• Good judgment and decision‑making ability.
• Ability to manage priorities and multiple situations simultaneously.
• Comfortable working under pressure.
• Teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Challenging work environment that values innovation and fast‑paced development.
• Generous wage and benefits package, including a 401(k) with company match and a company‑funded pension.