Job Description
Sourcing Manager/Local buyer, Indirect purchasing
Location: Suolahti, FI
Workplace Type: Onsite
Note: Please submit your application/CV in English.
The Category Buyer is responsible for managing the sourcing and procurement of single or multiple sub-categories within a broader category. This role ensures supplier strategy alignment, cost optimization, contract negotiation, and risk management while supporting the overall category strategy led by the Global Category Manager Procurement and Regional Category Manager Procurement.
The Category Buyer plays a key role in supplier selection, market analysis, cost negotiations, and ensuring supplier performance meets business requirements. This role requires strong analytical skills, negotiation expertise, and the ability to work cross-functionally with Operations and Finance teams. Success measured is based on spend addressed, value delivered, and overall service to stakeholders.