Sourcing Manager, Eastern Europe
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Job Location:
Jelenia Góra - Poland
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are You our new Sourcing Manager in Eastern Europe ready to join our team
At Valmet we are shaping the future of sustainable solutions through innovation collaboration and a seamless lifecycle approach. Join us as we move forward with our renewed strategy to Lead the Way. This means pioneering smarter technologies expanding our service capabilities and delivering customer value across the entire lifecyclefrom raw material to finished product. If youre ready to make a real impact in a dynamic future-focused environment we invite you to grow with us.
As a Sourcing Manager you will work in a very close cooperation with different teams across geographical areas and functions within Valmet and our external and internal stakeholder network.
Key responsibilities:
Identify and evaluate potential suppliers within the region to ensure cost competitiveness and high-quality standards.
Create area specific mapping of supplier capabilities in category perspective.
Responsible for supplier capability and technology transfer projects from HCC to CCC countries.
Collaborate with Category Managers BA Procurement product owners local production units Supplier Quality and technology experts to understand sourcing needs and develop strategies that align with regional and business objectives.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with regional suppliers negotiating contracts and ensuring compliance with company standards and requirements.
Responsible for supplier capability development.
Conduct thorough market research and analysis to stay updated on regional industry trends emerging technologies and competitive pricing.
Assess and mitigate risks associated with sourcing decisions ensuring continuity of supply and minimizing disruptions.
Travel extensively within the region to meet with suppliers conduct site visits and attend industry conferences and trade shows.
Who is the professional we are looking for
To be successful in this position you need to have a strong background in manufacturing and technologies with 5-10 years of experience. Degree in Manufacturing Engineering Supply Chain Management or related is good background for this role.
You are result and business driven and have experience of different manufacturing methods raw materials and supplier negotiations. Machine manufacturing industry product knowledge and hands-on experience in international business environment including experience from driving down total costs without compromising quality. You have a good understanding of stakeholder management and understanding how to drive a change.
Your personal characteristics include strong communication and intercultural negotiation skills. You have co-operative attitude and genuine drive and desire to make success within Valmet. Fluent English both written and oral are essential.
The position requires travelling due to global partners and suppliers.
If you have the confidence to be able to succeed in this position even you dont fulfil all these requirements dont hesitate to apply. We are always looking for diversity and talent.
We offer:
In return we offer you an interesting work environment demanding position working within a global industry leader and the support of Valmets global network. With us you are working in a team that contributes to the success of the organization as well as find opportunities for personal development.
Additional information:
To be included in the recruiting process please complete our on-line application form and send your CV in English as soon as possible but no later than November 7th 2025. Note that we will proceed with interviews as soon as suitable candidates are identified already before the end of the application period.
Do you want to know more
For further information about the position please contact Timo Sironen Director Global Sourcing tel.on Thursday October 30 at 12:00 14:00 (Polish time)
For further information regarding the recruitment process please contact Wiktoria Miedzińska Recruiter
Next Steps:
Your profile will be reviewed during October/November.
If shortlisted you will be invited to a preliminary online video interview.
This will be followed by an initial interview with the hiring manager and possible online assessment.
Finalists will be invited for a concluding interview.
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 19000 professionals around the world we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies automation and services for the pulp paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customers performance forward requires creativity technological innovations service know-how and above all teamwork.
Join the team! Experience:Manager
Key Skills
- Category Management
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- HR Sourcing
- Supply Chain Experience
- Analysis Skills
- Contract Management
- Supplier Management
- Contract Negotiation
- ERP Systems
- negotiation
- Contracts
