Buyer

Would you be interested in developing your knowledge of Procurement in a strong international company with a focus on sustainability, safety and employee well-being?

Then we have a fantastic opportunity for you in our Procurement department!

OUTOKUMPU is looking for a Buyer to join a team of smart professionals and add to success of running our business operations.

The position is based in our Global Business Services Centre in Vilnius (Lithuania).

Sounds interesting? Then read on to find out more!

We offer

• Privilege to work for an industry leader in sustainable stainless steel;
• Remote work possibility;
• Partially supported lunch or travel arrangements;
• Modern office in Quadrum business centre;
• People oriented company culture, positive and smart colleagues;
• Language, excel, Lean trainings, e-learning courses;
• Flexible working hours;
• Volunteering days, loyalty days;
• Private Health insurance, 3rd pillar pension fund and more great benefits.

Responsibilities

• Issue purchase orders to suppliers based on information in purchase request and category instructions, thus ensuring availability of goods and services;
• Procurement stakeholder support regarding day-to-day transactional topics related to order processing;
• Run RFQ's;
• Participation in various process improvement initiatives;
• Content and catalogue updating in e-procurement tools;
• Monitoring orders and delivery management;
• Operational supplier performance data capture;
• Claims data capture;
• Supplier invoice verification and solving discrepancies;
• Resolve procurement master data discrepancies;
• Support the implementation of procurement strategy and relevant category sourcing strategies;
• Other administrative tasks related to purchasing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business / technology / engineering / supply chain / logistics or final year student;
• Experience of purchasing, logistics or other supply chain related tasks – at least 1-2 years;
• Fluent in English (level B1-B2 and above);
• Swedish, Finnish or German language would be a plus;
• Technical background is not mandatory but would be preferred;
• Understanding of procurement and sourcing methods would be a plus;
• Experience in using SAP system would be a plus.

Advantage would also be given to candidates who:
• Have understanding in one or more of the following technical areas: hydraulic and/or pneumatic engineering, refractories, finishing & packaging commodities, electronics, automations, tools, etc.
• Can read technical drawings or have work experience with AutoCad, SolidWorks or similar systems.

Practical information

• Location: Vilnius / other locations in Lithuania (remote work possibility)
• Gross salary range: 2000–2500 EUR gross, depending on skills and experiences
• Contract: Temporary until the end of 2022**
• Languages: fluent English (level B1-B2 and above)
• Preferred start date: ASAP

** Including a high probability to be offered a Permanent position before the end of the term.

If you believe to be a good fit, please submit your application and CV in English before July 4, 2022 via our career page. The position might be filled before the final application date, so don't hesitate to apply earlier!

For more information about the position please contact Raimondas Katinas (Head of Procurement transactions) by e-mail at Raimondas.Katinas@outokumpu.com