Category Manager

Valmet Oyj

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Fully remote
5 years procurement experience
Chinese and english communication
Supplier development and audits
Valmet Oyj is seeking a Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing, enhance supplier performance, and develop category strategies in a fully remote role. The ideal candidate should possess a mix of procurement and engineering experience, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in both Chinese and English

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading supplier development activities including sourcing, audits, and performance evaluations to strengthen the global supply network.
  • The successful candidate will drive category strategy by defining product strategies and supporting cost-saving initiatives in an international environment.
  • Valmet offers competitive pay, comprehensive insurance, and a vibrant workplace culture with flexible working options to support work-life balance.

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Valmet Oyj is seeking a Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing, enhance supplier performance, and develop category strategies in a fully remote role. The ideal candidate should possess a mix of procurement and engineering experience, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in both Chinese and English.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Competitive pay, comprehensive insurance, flexible internal mobility program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5 years procurement experience
  • Chinese and English communication
  • Supplier development and audits
  • Frame contract management
  • International environment experience

Nice-to-have

  • Additional business education
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Project planning expertise
  • MS Office knowledge beyond Excel
  • Willingness to travel remotely

Key Requirements

  • B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or Process Technology
  • 3+ years procurement plus 5+ years engineering or quality mix
  • Proficiency in MS Excel
  • Ability to influence stakeholders across teams

Work Rights

Not specified

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