Strategic Purchaser

Are you interested in a versatile role where success comes from understanding the needs of both the business and internal stakeholders? If so, we’d love to welcome you to our team as a Strategic Purchaser in either Joensuu or Espoo, Finland. Join a collaborative and supportive culture that empowers you to grow and build a career you can truly be proud of.What you would do as our Strategic Purchaser:You would take ownership of selected indirect categories, manage supplier relationships, and lead strategic procurement activities. You would play a key role in protecting the company’s cost structure by defining and implementing savings initiatives in close collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders.You would also:Plan and implement procurement strategies for selected indirect categories.Manage the supplier base, including performance tracking and related KPIs.Collaborate closely with the Abloy Indirect Procurement team and the EMEIA Category Management team.Ensure supplier compliance with Abloy policies and procedures, as well as quality, safety, and environmental standards.Stay informed about market developments and understand the needs of both the business and internal stakeholders.The skills and experience you need:Excellent communication skills in both Finnish and English, written and spoken.Strong ability to prioritize tasks and perform under pressure.A solution-oriented mindset with proactive decision-making skills.Proven experience in procurement projects, including category and supplier management, contract management, and complex negotiations.A collaborative, analytical, and open-minded personality.Ideally, you would hold a Master’s degree in Economics, Engineering, or Industrial Management, along with experience in indirect procurement and Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt).What we offer:We’re passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so you can continue and progress a lifelong career with us – here’s what we have to offer:Learning and career development opportunities, whether it’s online learning, management training or enhancing your skills.A competitive salary and benefits package.The opportunity to grow your skills in a versatile way.Agile working.The opportunity to develop your career in a respected global group.Humorous and encouraging team around you.Wellness benefits (e-pass).We review applications regularly, so don’t wait: We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us. Just set up your profile and apply here. Please submit your application with your salary expectations.To make sure your personal data is safe, we don’t look at any applications sent by email or post. The recruitment process also includes standard personnel security clearance for the selected candidate. We are a smoke-free workplace. If you have any questions about the role or the process, please email Alexandra Kymäläinen, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, at alexandra.kymalainen@assabloy.com .Let’s create a safer and more open world - together!To find out more about us, visit www.assaabloy.comWe are the ASSA ABLOY GroupOur people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.