Category Manager

Tiivistelmä työpaikkailmoituksesta: Wärtsilä is hiring a permanent Category Manager for Power Supply, preferably based in Vaasa or Helsinki, to lead supply management across Businesses and Business Units. You will lead and build the category team, develop and execute category strategy, manage strategic sourcing including supplier selection and negotiations, and ensure quality, delivery, cost and lead time targets are met. The role requires at least five years' experience in global sourcing, leadership and stakeholder management skills, a B.Sc./M.Sc. in Engineering or Economics, international sourcing experience, and strong negotiation and supply management knowledge. The position requires readiness to travel about 40%, familiarity with SAP and reporting tools is an advantage, and applications must be submitted via the careers portal before 01.11.2026. Tämä tiivistelmä on luotu tekoälyn avulla. Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. 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. We 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? We are now looking for an energetic and proactive Category Manager , to join our Supply Management team in Power Supply. The position is permanent and the preferred location is Vaasa or Helsinki (Finland). However, other European locations with existing Supply Management organization in place are also negotiable. What you will be doing: The Category Manager leads and manages the supply management activities and secures optimal supply base performance of the suppliers in the category across Businesses and Business Units. This category is characterized by its product and supplier diversity, and also by the many different business units it serves. Hence it requires high flexibility and great stakeholder management skills. You will report to the Director Supply Management. As Category Manager, your work will focus on these responsibilities: Lead, manage, coach and build the category team in order to bring short and long term results Lead Supply Management of the category across Businesses and Business Units Ensure that objectives and targets on Quality, Delivery, Costs and Lead Times are met Continuously develop and execute the category strategy in close collaboration across Businesses and Business Units Ensure appropriate service and support to all the Businesses and Business Units Heading a group of materials/sub-categories with the aim to identify sourcing synergies and deliver according to the needs of different Businesses and Business Units Function as central point of contact and knowledge for the category Lead and develop a category strategy and action plan and align activities, closely together with Businesses and Business Units Lead strategic sourcing process for the category, including: Supplier selection and validation for agreed category components Ensure optimized footprint of supplier base Leading negotiations Actively participating in product development projects together with the Businesses and Business Units Supply Agreement negotiations Continuous benchmark of the supply market with a TCO approach Long-term capacity management Manage and develop supplier base, relationships and negotiations in close cooperation with Businesses and Business Units Material cost budgeting and follow-up Communicate progress and development for strategic sourcing projects to the Divisions/ Business Line Actively lead and support problem solving in escalated issues from Business Units or support functions Heading regular category team meetings To be successful in this role we expect you to have: Minimum 5 years of experience working in global sourcing organizations Management and leadership skills to lead teams both formally as well as in a matrix organization Good teambuilding and coaching skills Great stakeholder management skills Technical knowledge and interest B.Sc / M.Sc in Engineering or Economics Several years of international sourcing experience Experience of complex business negotiations Solid understanding of sourcing and supply management Experienced in SAP and reporting tools is seen as an advantage Working style and characteristics of an ideal candidate: Self-guided and proactive team player, able to operate under pressure Positive attitude “Solution oriented” approach, capability to implement and persistency to follow-up