INDIRECT PROCUREMENT SENIOR MANAGER, NORTH AMERICA

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Valmet is looking for an experienced Indirect Procurement Senior Manager to join our Indirect Procurement team in Global Supply.

The position is in United States, preferably in Shrewsbury, Atlanta, Houston or Beloit but other Valmet locations can be considered.

The Indirect Procurement function covers spend categories Personnel, Travel, Facilities, Marketing & Communication, MRO and Professional Services.

In this role, you will be leading Indirect procurement operations, development, strategy and supply base for North America Area. And contribute to Procurement transformation by optimizing footprint and strengthening cost-competitiveness and efficiency of Valmet’s indirect procurement operation ensuring stakeholder and internal customer needs are met. You will also be a member of the Indirect Procurement Leadership team.

Knowledge And Skills

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Strategic ability to build globally competitive, resilient and sustainable indirect procurement operations. Ability to develop a high-performing team, collaborating with other units and suppliers.
• Strong analytical skills and strategic acumen, with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions to drive cost-efficient procurement activities.
• Strong interpersonal skills including extensive knowledge in managing stakeholders with geographically and culturally diverse setup.
  
  

Behaviors

• Skilled in performance management, fostering a psychologically safe environment, and demonstrating flexibility and agility in dynamic situations
• Excels in collaboration and team-focused efforts, maintaining high integrity and dedication to organizational goals
• Results oriented strategic thinker with a transformation mindset and high accountability
  
  

Experience & Education

• Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain mgmt. or related field, with extensive experience in Indirect procurement organization
• 7+ years of experience in Indirect Procurement with 3+ of managerial roles, preferably in the context of global industrial manufacturing.
• Expertise in procurement excellence and development, with a proven track record in driving supplier negotiations, cost efficient procurement and strategic initiatives
  
  

We Offer

We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a company 401k with company match as well as company-funded pension.

Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Additional Information

Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best. At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people.

To be included in the recruiting process, please apply directly with us online.

Where everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 20,000 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.

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