Director, Pricing & Availability

Are you looking for a next career step? Valmet is a global leader in flow control solutions and services. Our valves, pumps and valve automation technologies are known for quality, reliability and highest safety. Our customers operate in pulp, paper and board industry, mining and metals, chemicals, refining, energy and many other process industries. With our market-leading expertise, products and services we are committed to bring our customer's business forward. We are now looking for a Director, Pricing & Availability to join our Flow Control MRO & Services Business Unit. In this strategic global leadership role, you will play a key part in strengthening our pricing, availability, and offering management capabilities while leading a team of experienced professionals. Working closely with sales, product management, operations, supply chain, and finance teams, you will drive initiatives that improve business performance, customer satisfaction, and long-term competitiveness across our global organization You will lead a team of approximately 5–6 experienced professionals, including pricing, availability, and analytics experts, primarily located in Finland. The team plays a central role in defining pricing governance, commercial analytics, product availability strategies, and business performance management across the global Flow Control organization. This position in preferred to be in Finland but we are also open for other Valmet major location globally. Your responsibilities Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of pricing, availability, and offering management professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Drive the development and execution of global pricing and availability strategies that support business growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction. Lead pricing governance, analytics, and value-based pricing initiatives to improve margin performance Own and continuously improve end-to-end processes for pricing, offering management, lead time management, and availability planning. Lead strategic and operational initiatives that strengthen commercial and operational capabilities across the organization. Partner with Sales, Product Management, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to achieve business objectives Drive the development and utilization of commercial analytics, reporting, and performance management tools, including Salesforce and Power BI. Act as business owner for some of our key commercial systems, tools, and processes, ensuring alignment between business requirements and technology solutions. Support data-driven decision-making through pricing analytics, market insights, KPI development, and performance reporting. Build organizational capabilities by developing talent, sharing best practices, and creating scalable processes that support business growth. Expectations for you Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a related field. 10+ years of relevant experience in pricing, commercial excellence, availability management, offering management, supply chain, or related business functions. Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams and subject matter experts. Demonstrated success in driving business transformation and leading cross-functional initiatives. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing capabilities in a global environment. Strong knowledge of pricing methodologies, commercial analytics, and performance management. Advanced Microsoft Office, Power BI, and data analytics skills. Experience with CRM and ERP systems (Salesforce and M3 experience is considered an asset). Excellent communication skills in English. To succeed in this role You combine strong commercial understanding with analytical thinking and operational insight. You are comfortable leading experienced subject matter experts, influencing stakeholders across a global organization, and driving change through data and collaboration. Success in this role requires experience in pricing and availability-related disciplines, strong decision-making capabilities, and the ability to translate business requirements into scalable processes and solutions. We also expect you to align with Valmet’s Leadership Principles—practical behaviours that guide how we lead, collaborate, and succeed together: Take accountability – Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through Lead with courage – Champion change, try bold ideas, and learn quickly Build on trust – Listen to understand, be open, and create psychological safety Collaborate for growth – Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer value We offer This is a unique opportunity to shape critical business capabilities, influence strategic decisions, and drive measurable impact across the business. Valmet offers an inspiring and international work environment where you can collaborate with experts around the world, develop professionally, and contribute to meaningful business outcomes. We value continuous learning, flexible ways of working, and empowering people to grow and succeed. Additional information Please fill in the electronic application form with your CV attached as soon as possible, but no later than October 26, 2026. Our recruitment process includes two rounds of interviews, external personality assessments, final interview for the top candidates and may also involve a role-related case assignment. We encourage our employees to a healthier lifestyle by being a smoke-free Workplace. When everything works together Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow. At Valmet, diversity of thought drives innovation. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive environment, where people can be themselves and are supported to contribute at their best. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience, and potential, never on personal characteristics. Join the team – and lead the way with us! www.valmet.com/careers