Inköpsspecialist - Bluefors Oy - Distans - Globalt

We are now looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our small but effective Sourcing & Procurement team. In this role, you will work closely with our current Procurement Specialists and the broader Sourcing team, as well as collaborate with a wide range of cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers. You will play a key role in ensuring smooth and timely delivery processes in an international and growing high‑tech environment. Interested? Keep reading! Your tasks will include executing daily purchasing activities and taking ownership of named categories and suppliers. You will be responsible for managing the supply chain from need to delivery, ensuring that orders are placed accurately and on time, and following up on open orders. In addition, you will monitor and respond to changing demand levels, interact actively with suppliers, and develop long-term supplier relationships. You will also participate in procurement development initiatives and proactively seek alternative solutions when needed. We are looking for a professional with a relevant business or technical degree and several years of experience in sourcing and procurement. You have strong business insight, solid commercial understanding, and experience in total cost management. You are comfortable preparing and negotiating contracts and prices and value high quality and professionalism in your work. You are a team player with excellent communication skills and have fluent English and Finnish skills, both written and spoken. You also keep our Leadership Principles in mind and take responsibility for your work in a structured and proactive way. We also appreciate experience from complex manufacturing environment and the ability to work independently and take initiative. A hands-on attitude and readiness to find alternative solutions in a dynamic environment are seen as strong assets in this role. Experience from an international growth company will support your success. We offer you an interesting, challenging, and responsible position as part of a supportive and skilled sourcing organization. You will work with great colleagues in a professional, enthusiastic, and multicultural environment where collaboration and mutual support are key. This role provides excellent opportunities for professional development and personal growth in a high‑tech environment, where you can use your potential and further develop your procurement expertise. This role follows a hybrid working model. Main responsibilities: Owning named categories and suppliers, Executing daily purchasing activities and ensuring timely, accurate orders, Monitoring demand changes and managing the supply chain from need to delivery, Developing supplier relationships and interacting with suppliers, Participating in procurement development initiatives and finding alternatives. What we expect from you: Relevant degree in business, engineering, or similar experience, Several years of experience in sourcing and procurement, Strong business insight, commercial mindset, and cost management skills, Solid experience in contract and price negotiations, Fluency in English and Finnish, both written and spoken, Team player with a hands-on and professional approach. We also appreciate: Ability to work independently and take initiative, Experience from an international or growth-oriented environment. Please apply as soon as possible on May 11, 2026 at the latest through our recruitment system at BLUEFORS.COM. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found. For more information, please contact our Procurement Manager Marja Arponen, marja.arponen@bluefors.com