Strategic Sourcing Manager, North America

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.

About the role

We are looking for a Strategic Sourcing Manager, North America to join our Services Sourcing Business Area for Grinding, Bulk, Pyro, and Smelting products. In this role, you will develop and execute sourcing strategies that improve product profitability, strengthen supplier performance, and support business growth across our Grinding, Bulk, Pyro, and Smelting product groups in North America. You will report to the Director, Services Sourcing. This role is based in York, PA, with hybrid working options available. This role includes approximately 15-20% travel to suppliers, manufacturing locations, and Metso sites globally.

Team you will belong to

You will join a global team of sourcing and supply chain professionals focused on delivering strategic value through supplier development, category management, and procurement excellence. Our team plays a key role in supporting business growth by ensuring a competitive, high-performing, and innovative supply base across Metso's Services Business Area. We collaborate closely with Business Line leadership, Product Groups, R&D, Sales and Proposal Management, Supplier Quality, Global and Market Area Sourcing teams, as well as strategic suppliers worldwide. Our team operates across multiple regions and countries, and our ways of working emphasize partnership, accountability, continuous improvement, and delivering results together.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies and procurement roadmaps for Grinding, Bulk, Pyro, and Smelting product groups in the North America region.
• Build and optimize a competitive North America supplier base that supports cost, quality, delivery, and growth objectives.
• Identify and implement sourcing opportunities while developing existing and new supplier relationships.
• Lead supplier negotiations, contracting activities, and commercial discussions with strategic suppliers.
• Monitor and improve supplier performance related to cost, quality, lead times, availability, and sustainability.
• Collaborate with product management, engineering, sales, and operations teams to support business priorities and strategic initiatives.
• Support sourcing involvement in key R&D projects, customer opportunities, and supply planning activities.
• Drive continuous improvement of sourcing KPIs, including savings, supplier performance, contract coverage, and product cost development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field.
• Proven experience delivering measurable sourcing, procurement, or supply chain improvements in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of strategic sourcing, supplier development, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiations.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies and translating them into actionable business plans and measurable results.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across functions and build strong working relationships in a global organization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a hands-on approach to execution.
• Experience using ERP systems, Microsoft Office applications, and sourcing or procurement tools.
• Experience within mining, heavy industry, engineered products, industrial equipment, or manufacturing environments (nice to have).
• Experience with global supplier networks and Best Cost Country sourcing initiatives (nice to have).

Benefits

• Purpose-led work: Contribute to enabling sustainable modern life and transforming the industry.
• Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing programs, occupational healthcare, and supportive services.
• Rewards: Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
• Flexibility: Hybrid working options to support balance and productivity.
• Growth: Learning pathways, mentoring, internal mobility, and global collaboration opportunities.
• Culture: A caring, collaborative, and inclusive workplace committed to helping you thrive.
• Competitive benefits plan including healthy living rewards and mental wellbeing services.
• Annual leave starting at 15 days per calendar year.
• Engagement surveys and a global incentive program tied to business and performance targets.
• 401(k) matching program.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.