Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Special Projects

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

We are looking for a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Special Projects to join our Port Services Procurement team and support project-based sourcing activities within Global Service Delivery (GSD). This new role strengthens our project organization by providing  sourcing expertise throughout both the quotation and project execution phases. 

In this position, you will manage sourcing activities for multiple engineer‑to‑order (ETO) projects, coordinate supplier inquiries and competitive bidding, analyze technical requirements and ensure that each project has the right suppliers, specifications and delivery timelines. You will work closely with Project Managers, engineering teams, Contract Managers and suppliers to help achieve sourcing results that meet both technical and commercial requirements. 

You will also take responsibility for selected global suppliers and support their performance development to meet Konecranes requirements. Together with the team, you play a key role in building a resilient, cost‑effective and high-performing supply chain that supports the ambitious growth targets of our Port Service Business Unit. 

This position can be based in Tampere or Hyvinkää, Finland. The role includes travel approximately 20 to 30 days per year depending on project needs.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage sourcing activities for multiple ETO projects, from quotation phase to project execution. 
• Identify suitable suppliers for project-specific needs and coordinate supplier inquiries and competitive bidding based on technical drawings and specifications.
• Act as a primary contact for selected suppliers and ensure their performance meets Konecranes requirements. 
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, engineering teams, sales, Contract Managers, and Global Service Delivery stakeholders to align technical and commercial requirements.
• Maintain accurate procurement-related data in SAP and contribute to ongoing process development. 

What we expect:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in business, economics or technical engineering with a focus on procurement. 
• Experience in technical sourcing or procurement of components used in equipment or machinery, ideally gained over a few years.  
• Ability to understand technical drawings (electrical or mechanical) and product specifications and communicate effectively with engineering and suppliers. 
• Experience with SAP, eProcurement tools and Microsoft applications for data analysis. Familiarity with Jira and Salesforce is considered an advantage. 
• Fluent English skills. Finnish, German and Spanish are considered beneficial. 
• A positive and collaborative attitude with strong networking, analytical and problem‑solving skills. 
• A proactive, self‑driven and structured working style with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a time‑sensitive project environment. 

Why join us:

You will be part of an international and fast moving project environment where every day brings something new. The work connects you with colleagues from different backgrounds and cultures, creating a diverse and energetic atmosphere where collaboration comes naturally. You will work closely with stakeholders in several countries, gaining insight into our technology, products and project delivery practices. 

The role offers meaningful, hands on involvement in real project cases, technical documentation and supplier work. You will have the opportunity to influence how project sourcing develops within Port Services and to contribute directly to successful project outcomes. The project based and engineer-to-order environment provides both challenge and growth, allowing you to build strong sourcing expertise in a dynamic setting. 

Interested? 

We'd love to hear from you. Submit your application in English by clicking "Apply". We encourage early applications as we will begin reviewing candidates on the go and will fill the role once we find the right fit.

If you have further questions, feel free to contact Marion Soon, Global Talent Acquisition Specialist, marion.soon[ at ]konecranes.com.

Konecranes moves what matters. We are a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

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