Sourcing Manager
Making life accessible
iLOQ is an international company headquartered in Finland that offers intelligent locking systems and total access management solutions. We guarantee safe access to buildings and facilities. Our mission is to make everyday life easier with a diverse range of safe and sustainable products for individual buildings and large real estate complexes.
We are now seeking a Sourcing Manager to join our dynamic team. This role can be located either in Espoo or in Oulu, Finland.
What you'll do
In this role, you will manage and drive cost, quality, and availability for your Electronics Manufacturing Services category. Your responsibilities include, for example, creating and maintaining the category strategy, developing cost-effective and scalable supply solutions, second-sourcing where needed, and leading supplier cooperation. You will work in the Sourcing team, closely with other Supply Chain teams, and in cooperation with R&D to participate in product development. You will identify and qualify the best suppliers, negotiate agreements, and develop approaches that enable iLOQ’s growth. You will also develop processes and practices in your area of responsibility.
What you'll bring
We believe that an ideal candidate for this role has:
3+ years of relevant sourcing/category/supply chain experience
Relevant technical/engineering education (e.g., mechanics, materials, production)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a TCO/should-cost mindset
Strategic thinking and a category-owner perspective
Ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-moving environment
Great communication and negotiation skills in English (other languages great plus)
Technically oriented mindset and ability to collaborate closely with R&D
Familiarity with Global Electronics Manufacturing Services market & trends
Capability to travel and to work both independently and as a part of a team.
What you'll get
We offer you a workplace within a collaborative and forward-thinking company culture. You will work in an dynamic environment where you will have challenging tasks and gain responsibility, and diverse opportunities to develop yourself and your professional skills. You will have a genuine opportunity to make a real difference in a fast-growing international company and influence the work environment of the entire company. We will take care of you by providing excellent onboarding experience with friendly, helpful, and passionate colleagues. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a bonus program, full lunch benefit, extensive occupational health care with an annual dental check, life insurance, as well as regular team- and company-wide events that strengthen our sense of community.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and all employees are treated with respect. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us in promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Are you the person we are looking for? For more information, please contact our CSCO Trang Vu (+358 44 435 2417). She is happy to answer questions related to the position during 21.7 - 24.7 from 2.00 to 3.00 pm EET.
We are expecting your application by August 15th at the latest. Please note, that we might be reviewing candidates and conducting interviews already during the application process and fill the position as soon as the right person has been found.