What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Director position at ponsse?
Ponsse is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of cut-to-length forest machines. We are focusing on succeeding with our customers and oriented to people. We want to be the preferred partner for responsible forestry and to reach that we combine great people working together with high tech machinery and cutting-edge digital technologies. We are looking for an experienced Procurement Director to lead Ponsse’s global procurement function and play a key role in strengthening our competitiveness in a changing global environment. Are you passionate about developing procurement as a strategic business enabler in an international industrial environment? As Procurement Director, you will be responsible for leading and developing Ponsse’s global procurement function, covering both product-related direct procurement and non-product-related procurement. You will ensure that procurement supports Ponsse’s business targets, competitiveness, product cost management, quality, delivery performance and long-term strategic development. You will be part of the Operations Leadership Team and report to the Chief Operations Officer. You will work closely with manufacturing, supply chain, R&D, product management, quality and other key functions to ensure that procurement decisions support customer value, compliance and operational excellence. You will lead the development and execution of Ponsse’s procurement strategy and processes, including supplier selection, leading supplier relationships. Your responsibilities include driving cost competitiveness, supplier performance, risk management, contract management and compliance across procurement. Together with your team, you will ensure that procurement practices support Ponsse’s values, industry standards, sustainability targets and responsible business conduct. In this role, you will help strengthen Ponsse’s business growth, profitability, resilience and customer success through strong procurement capabilities and supplier partnerships. Required qualifications: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, business or another relevant field, or equivalent experience. Proven track record in a similar senior procurement leadership role, preferably in an international industrial or manufacturing company. People leadership experience is required. Ability to lead and develop procurement strategies, supplier management models, category management, contract management and procurement processes. Understanding of heavy-duty machinery, industrial manufacturing, supply chains and global supplier markets is beneficial. Strong commercial, analytical and negotiation skills, with the ability to balance cost, quality, delivery, risk and sustainability. Excellent leadership, communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills. Willingness to travel Fluency in English and Finnish; other languages are an advantage. As a person, you are a strategic and business-oriented leader who collaborates effectively across functions, cultures and supplier networks. In this position you will have the opportunity to shape procurement at a global scale in a company known for its strong values, customer focus and long-term mindset. What Ponsse offers is a meaningful leadership role in a value-driven family business where customer orientation is a way of life. You will join an experienced global Operations team and contribute to the delivery of the world’s best forestry machines. We genuinely care about our people, their wellbeing, and their growth. Your working location would preferably be in Finland either Vieremä, Kuopio or Tampere, and a hybrid working model is possible. Welcome to join the Ponsse team! Please submit your application by 9 August at the latest. For more information, please contact Chief Operations Officer Tommi Väänänen, tommi.vaananen@ponsse.com or 358 400 373 178. Please contact him at the beginning of August during the following times during 4-6, August 2-4pm EET. Ponsse wants to develop a working culture and environment that helps to bring the best out of everyone as individuals and us all together. Customer is always in the center of our work and we continuously encourage open and proactive communication, teamwork and taking responsibility as well as agile execution. We truly care about our people, their wellbeing and growth. We are Ponsse family. Work at the top of the forest machine industry Ponsse is a pioneering developer of mechanical timber harvesting that always puts its customers first. Are you interested in working for a Finnish company that is a global leader in its field? To succeed in a changing world, we need experts for a wide variety of tasks. 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