Posted 4 days ago
Category Purchaser
@ Valmet, Inc.
Montréal, Quebec
Overview
Valmet, Inc. is hiring a Category Purchaser for Castings & Forgings in Beloit, WI or Bedford, NH to lead global spare parts sourcing for castings, forgings, assemblies and mild steel machine parts. The role runs supplier negotiations, supply strategy and cost reduction in ERP, and requires an engineering degree, 2-5 years of sourcing experience and fluent English. The posting states a generous wage and benefits package including a company-funded registered pension plan, and that any offer is contingent on a background check.
Responsibilities:
- Execute procurement for assigned castings and forgings categories
- Lead annual price negotiations and maintain ERP item data
- Develop and manage supplier relationships and performance
- Drive long-term cost reduction and CCC sourcing
- Oversee inventory levels for working capital efficiency
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering
- 2-5 years in category management or sourcing in industrial sector
- Experience in engineering
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Experience with ERP systems, Infor LN preferred
- Fluent in English
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-03
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Sales |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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Valmet, Inc.
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Full company description
Valmet is a global technology leader serving process industries. 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. In 2024, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.4 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Valmet has two focused segments: Biomaterial Solutions and Services and Process Performance Solutions. Valmet’s operating model consists of five business areas: Automation Solutions; Flow Control; Pulp, Energy and Circularity; Packaging and Paper; and Tissue. The business areas are supported by a separate Latin America unit and a China Chair. The Global Supply unit supports cost-competitiveness by optimizing and leveraging Valmet’s global scale in procurement and production.
- LinkedIn followers
- 353,556
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 12,938
- Reported office locations
- Keilasatama 5, Espoo, FI 02150, FI
- Business categories
- Mechanical Engineering
- Industrial Automation
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Valmet
- Specialties
- Process technologies
- Technology
- Automation
- Services
- Pulp
- Paper
- Tissue
- Energy
- Flow control
- Sustainability
- Research and development
- Digitalization
- Sustainable manufacturing
- Innovation
- Resource efficiency
- Circular economy
- Maintenance efficiency
- and Tissue converting
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 1,345,856,318
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Valmet is a global technology leader serving process industries. 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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Machinery Manufacturing |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Espoo, FI |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | Process technologiesTechnologyAutomationServicesPulpPaperTissueEnergyFlow controlSustainability |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
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Are you looking for an opportunity to launch your career to the next level? Do you aspire to become a key player within our Global Supply Parts Procurement Team located in Beloit, WI or Bedford, NH?
Deciding on your next employer is not a decision to be made lightly. But if you want to work on the front lines of development, shaping the field as you go, keep 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, we offer many career paths to suit individual needs and aspirations. Apply your expertise in our industry, leading team of professionals.
As a Category Purchaser for Castings & Forgings, with a strong focus on sourcing castings, forgings, assemblies, and mild steel machine parts, you will lead and coordinate Valmet’s global spare parts procurement operations by executing operational and strategical purchasing assignments that deliver optimal value to the company. You will secure an efficient supply of parts serving customers across the Pulp, Energy & Circularity, Packaging, and Tissue sectors. Through strategic supplier management and footprint optimization, you will contribute to transforming the supply chain, enhancing cost-efficiency, and strengthening the competitiveness of Valmet’s procurement function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute procurement activities for assigned categories and suppliers, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, and delivery targets.
- Lead annual price negotiations and maintain pricing and item data in ERP and related systems.
- Define and implement supply strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams, including supplier quality and logistics.
- Drive long-term cost reduction initiatives and support CCC sourcing.
- Develop and manage supplier relationships, ensuring performance in areas such as delivery reliability, quality, innovation, and lead times.
- Support sales and cost estimation with sourcing insights
- Monitor and ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and contractual standards.
- Stay informed on industry trends and actively identify and evaluate new suppliers.
- Oversee inventory levels to support healthy net working capital and operational efficiency.
To succeed in the role, you will need:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering.
- 2- 5 years’ experience in Category Management or Sourcing in the industrial sector in international organizations.
- Experience in Engineering.
- Excellent analytical skills & ability to run with swift & fact-based decisions.
- Strong influencing and negotiations skills with demonstrated ability to achieve results in a global matrix organization.
- Strong knowledge of MS Office environment.
- Experience operating in ERP Systems (previous experience using Infor LN is preferable).
- Fluent in English.
- High level of commitment and proactive approach.
We are looking for a self-motivated, engaged, innovative, passionate individual who is comfortable working with diverse cross functional teams. Someone who demonstrates flexibility and efficiency in dynamic situations and stand out for their ability to collaborate and work in a team-oriented manner, while maintaining a high level of integrity and commitment to achieving the organization’s goals.
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-funded registered pension plan.
Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check.
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.
When everything works together
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 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. Join the team! www.valmet.com/careers
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