Operational Procurement Specialist, Global Vendor Purchasing

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential.

This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Job posting end date : 10 / 31 / 2024

Join Our Team as an Operational Procurement Specialist!

Are you passionate about procurement and eager to make an impact on a global scale? We are looking for a dynamic Operational Procurement Specialist to join our Global Vendor Purchasing team.

In this role, you will support procurement activities to fulfill customer orders through the Metso Services Organization.

You will apply a wide range of procurement principles and collaborate with various teams across the organization.

In this position, you will report to the Senior Manager, Project Purchasing.

This position is mainly located in York, PA. We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options; however, this position may involve up to 10% of domestic travel for training / meetings.

What you'll do :

• Responsible for the total management of purchase orders, including problem resolution, expediting, shipping handoff and invoicing.
• Responsible for ensuring receipt of purchase orders acknowledgments in a timely manner and in accordance with pricing and delivery conditions.
• Coordinate and participate in communications between vendors and internal stakeholders on the status of purchase orders as necessary to resolve procurement issues, both technical and systematic
• Prioritization of requests in Salesforce which may require PO cancellations, improvements and quality concerns
• Adherence to the Global Procurement Policies, procedures and guidelines, legal requirements, regulations and standards and appropriate ethical standards
• Collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure accurate understanding of customer requirements and expectations
• Assist Senior Global Vendor Purchaser with various functions related to operational excellence and processes.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Who you are :

• Degree in a related field is preferred. Alternatively, 2 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, ideally within a multi-national environment, will also be considered
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure in fast paced environment
• Ability to prioritize execution of procurement transactions
• Ability to manage supplier performances, including on-time delivery and the ability to drive improved supplier communications
• Having a general financial awareness, in relation to pricing, total cost of ownership, shipping
• Understanding of global taxation and incoterms
• Self starter and independent worker
• A resourceful mindset when troubleshooting bottlenecks and utilizing internal networks
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management on a regular basis
• Working knowledge of Purchasing and Logistics environments
• Basic interpretation of drawings preferred
• SAP (or other ERP application) knowledge is a plus

What's in it for you :

An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world.

However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.

• Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services, and engagement surveys.
• Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets.
• Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
• A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential.

A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.

• Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.

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We understand that some highly capable candidates might hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet every listed qualification.

If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. You may be the right candidate for the role.