Purchase engineer
Are you ready to take the next step in your procurement career?
Join us as a Purchase Engineer and play a key role in ensuring the timely availability of materials, components, and services that keep manufacturing and project operations moving forward. In this position, you will work closely with production, engineering, suppliers, and project teams to plan purchases, optimize supplier performance, and drive cost-effective sourcing decisions. You'll have the opportunity to apply your technical expertise, influence procurement outcomes, and contribute directly to project success and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities:
- You will plan and execute the timely purchase of materials, equipment, components, and services by partnering with production, engineering, and project teams to support production plans and project schedules.
- You will prepare RFQs, evaluate supplier quotations, and conduct techno-commercial assessments to secure the best combination of quality, cost, and delivery.
- You will build strong supplier relationships, identify and develop new vendors, negotiate commercial terms, and support long-term sourcing strategies.
- You will analyze procurement and supplier performance against key indicators, prepare reports for management, and recommend improvements to purchasing effectiveness.
- You will ensure compliance with procurement processes, maintain accurate purchasing documentation, and coordinate with quality, finance, stores, and project stakeholders to resolve technical and commercial issues.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Production Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
- 7-8 years of experience in procurement within manufacturing or project-based environments.
- Strong knowledge of engineering drawings, fabrication and machining tolerances, manufacturing processes such as laser cutting, forming, bending, and welding, and engineering components including fasteners, bearings, motors, and gearboxes.
- Experience in vendor development, supplier negotiations, ERP systems, procurement reporting, and cost optimization initiatives.
- Experience with stainless steel fabrication sourcing is essential, while exposure to international sourcing is considered an advantage.
To succeed in this role
Success in this role requires a strong combination of technical purchasing expertise, supplier management capabilities, and analytical thinking. You must be able to understand technical specifications, evaluate suppliers effectively, negotiate commercially sound agreements, and continuously improve purchasing performance through data-driven decision-making. Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work across multiple stakeholders are essential to ensure materials are delivered on time and projects remain on track.
We offer
You will join a team focused on delivering efficient and reliable procurement support for manufacturing and project operations. The team works closely with engineering, production, quality, stores, finance, and supplier partners to ensure materials are available when needed and at the right quality and cost. You will have the opportunity to contribute to supplier development, procurement performance improvement, and strategic sourcing initiatives that directly impact business success.
At Valmet, you will find an inspiring and collaborative work environment where innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth are encouraged. We value our employees and provide modern work tools, development opportunities, and a culture that supports both individual contribution and team success.
Want to know more?
Did we catch your interest? We'd love to hear from you. For further information about the role, the recruitment process, and application timelines, please contact the designated hiring manager or Talent Acquisition partner listed in the job posting. Submit your application before 6th October 2026.
When everything works together
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers; we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.
At Valmet, diversity of thought drives innovation. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive environment, where people can be themselves and are supported to contribute at their best. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience, and potential, never on personal characteristics such as gender, gender identity, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, neurodiversity, religion, sexual orientation, or political views.
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