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Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.\nWe want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent - want to join the ride?\nWärtsilä Global Logistics Services & Supply Management (WGLS & SM) is dedicated to providing our customers with top-tier services through a fully integrated supply chain. Our global team expertly manages the entire logistics chain of Wärtsilä Spare Parts, enabling sales by ensuring maximum spare parts availability and on-time delivery.\nWe are now seeking a results-driven Strategic Purchaser to join our skilled Local Strategic Purchasing team.\nThe preferred location for this role is either Toyama, Japan orKobe, Japan, but we are also open to candidates based in Tokyo, Japan. In line with our hybrid work model, you will have the flexibility to work partially remotely.\nWhat will you be doing?\nAs aStrategic Purchasing team is responsible for local sourcing activities, with a focus on Logistics,MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) and local spare parts. We ensure high quality, timely delivery, and optimised costs for products and solutions throughout their lifecycle.\nAs a Local Strategic Purchaser, you will play a pivotal role in managing supplier relationships, executing category strategies with your assigned supplier base, and safeguarding local business continuity. Your primary focus will be on the local supplier base in Japan and Oceania.\nYour responsibilities for the role include, but are not limited to:\nExecuting the category strategy and Strategic Purchasing action plan in close cooperation with other team members. \nActing as the local Supply Management representative, focusing on Logistics, Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) and local spare part matters.\nPerforming stakeholder need analysis, standardising regular and frequent needs into supplier catalogues, and driving demand planning improvements together with relevant stakeholders.\nConducting the strategic sourcing process for assigned categories, including supplier selection and validation, contract coverage, process integration, long-term capacity management, and local supplier base optimisation.\nManaging and developing the supplier base, relationships, and negotiations.\nActively leading and supporting problem-solving in escalated issues from relevant stakeholders.\nEnsuring supplier performance and the availability of materials and quotations on customer demand.\nCollaborating with other departments to resolve escalated quality and delivery problems.\nAs the ideal candidate, you will bring:\nRelevant Education: BSc or MSc in Engineering, Economics, or similar educational background to support your role.\nFluency in English: Both written and oral required, to effectively collaborate with our global team.\nProficient Japanese Language Skills: Required for collaborating with our stakeholders and suppliers.\nStrong Networking Skills: Enabling you to connect with key stakeholders and understand their business needs.\nExperience in Supply Chain Management: Your background will help you hit the ground running and make an immediate impact.\nProblem-Solving and Analytical Skills: Essential for leading and supporting the resolution of escalated issues.\nLogistics Experience: While not mandatory, it is a clear asset that will give you an edge.\nNegotiation Skills: Critical for managing and developing the supplier base, especially under pressure.\nFamiliarity with SAP and/or Coupa Procurement Systems: Not mandatory but will help you quickly get up to speed with our daily operations.\nContact & next steps:\nDoes this sound like the job for you? If yes, we hope to hear from you before the application deadline by submitting your application (in English) in our Career portal.\nApplication deadline: 12/11/2026 at 23:59in JST time\nAt Wärtsilä we value, respect, and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.\nLast application date: 12/11/2026\nAt Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.\nPlease note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.\nThis is Wärtsilä\nWärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. 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