Senior Project Buyer

Are you ready for the next step in your career? Do you aspire to become a key player within our Purchasing Team located in Appleton, Beloit, Atlanta or Nashua or even Montreal, Canada? If you answered yes, you might be the one we’re looking for! The decision on who will be your next employer should not be taken lightly. If you want to work on the front lines of developing new processes and products that will shape various industries, continue reading to see what we have to offer! Our winning team is built by continuous investment in skills development, leadership and well-being. As a global company, Valmet offers many career paths to suit individual needs and aspirations with local and international opportunities. Join our teams and apply your expertise as a Senior Project Buyer. As the Senior Project Buyer you will be responsible for providing the Project Procurement Team with a single point of contact to schedule, coordinate, and track all aspects of project purchases and subcontracted production. You will communicate required schedules to Design Engineering, Project Management, Production, and other members of the Project Team to ensure timely completion of designs, specifications, production and procurement. Also, you will track supplier progress and effectively manage their performance to ensure quality and on-time completion of all purchased items. overseeing the procurement area in accordance with company business objectives. This includes strategic planning related to the strategy and guidelines at the lowest possible cost, highest on time performance and according to Valmet quality standards as well as being responsible for managing Supply Agreements for North America. In addition, you will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of employees within your area of responsibility. Examples of some essential responsibilities include; Full responsibility for the timely and effective procurement of all for all projects within the supported business line. Direct and lead the procurement of assigned specialty items such as: subcontract fabrication; subcontract machining; materials; installation contracts; miscellaneous purchased parts. Coordinate logistics for delivery of purchased items from domestic or international suppliers as well as all project purchases within the Supply Chain and Logistics Department to ensure all items conform to specifications and are obtained completely and in a timely manner. Ensure timely and accurate information exchange with the Project Team regarding procurement plans, schedules and anticipated workloads. Coordinate all matters regarding quality, design, specifications, and manufacturability to ensure compliance with all internal Valmet and Customer contractual obligations and requirements. Using an established project-reporting format, provides detailed procurement status and budget performance to the Project Team on a regular basis. Schedule and facilitate Project Procurement Status Meetings to resolve issues and clarify status. Publishes detailed reports, as required. Provide regular feedback to Design Engineering regarding vendor concerns with drawings and specifications. Schedule Quality Control inspections at suppliers for the portfolio of delivery projects. Schedule and conduct supplier kick-off meetings for purchase orders. Support supplier on-site audits for supplier on-boarding process. Maintain a qualified supplier base that can effectively and efficiently respond to the needs of Valmet. Responsible for vendor product quality and managing suppliers to ensure compliance with the Valmet Supplier Quality Specifications, Valmet Standards, and codes. Assist in the development of effective policies and procedures within the procurement function to ensure the efficient acquisition of goods and services that meet or exceed established quality standards and to ensure timely delivery to our customers. Complete special projects and assignments requested by the Manager. Supports and attends global meetings for the Pulp & Energy business line. Write contracts for installation of goods, equipment requiring performance guarantees, as well as supplier Master Purchase Agreements. What you’ll need; For this role, you will need a Four-year bachelor's degree in Engineering, or related technical field as well as other experience yielding equivalent technical and operational judgment is acceptable. CPM certification by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) is preferred. You have computer skills including project management and ERP software, as well as knowledge of overall business planning software. A minimum of (5) years technical leadership experience in project administration, procurement or manufacturing. You can apply principals of logical thinking to a wide variety of problems. Must have a working knowledge of contract law, purchasing functions and logistics. Experience in purchasing manufactured/engineered items and experience reading and interpreting machining/fabrication drawings. You also have prior experience within a manufacturing/fabrication environment. A definite asset would be experience or knowledge of the following standards: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), Canadian Standards Association (CSA), American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM), American Welding Society (AWS), American Society of Non-destructive Testing (ASNT) What 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 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. For more information or questions about this opportunity, please contact the Regional Human Resources Manager for North America by email at lina.zotti@valmet.com. When everything works together Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 17,500 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 customer’s performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork. Join the team! www.valmet.com/careers http://www.valmet.com Valmet is a leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. With our automation systems and flow control solutions we serve an even wider base of process industries. Our 17,500 professionals around the world work close to our customers and are committed to moving our customers’ performance forward – every day. The company has over 220 years of industrial history and a strong track record in continuous improvement and renewal. In 2022, a major milestone was achieved when the flow control company Neles was merged into Valmet. The combined company’s net sales in 2021 were approximately EUR 4.5 billion based on the respective company figures. To protect our candidates' privacy, Valmet will never ask any personal information such as banking information or social security number during the recruitment process.