Strategic Purchaser - IP, MESA

About the company

Wärtsilä is a technology company focused on the marine and energy sectors, with a long history of driving innovation since 1834. The organization is committed to helping build more sustainable societies by advancing engineering, technology, and services that support decarbonisation and long-term value creation for customers and communities.

With a global workforce of 18,300 professionals across more than 230 locations in 77 countries, Wärtsilä works to shape the energy transition and deliver lifecycle solutions for its industries.

Job purpose

The Strategic Purchaser will handle sourcing work, coordinate supplier relationships, and make sure purchasing activities for materials and services are aligned with business objectives, internal standards, and procurement guidelines.

Key accountabilities

• Carry out sourcing activities and procurement tasks efficiently and in line with business requirements, internal policies, regulatory expectations, and sourcing plans.
• Support supplier identification, evaluation, negotiation, and contract management while building productive supplier relationships that help secure favorable terms, meet specifications, and maintain strong supplier performance.
• Take part in evaluating supplier performance and resolving issues related to quality or delivery.
• Work with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure sourcing actions support wider business goals.
• Help improve sourcing methods and practices, with attention to sustainability and ethical purchasing.
• Keep supplier and procurement records accurate and up to date for analysis and reporting.
• Use data and analytics to guide sourcing choices, improve supply chain outcomes, and track supplier performance trends for opportunities to improve.

Level description

• Business impact: Delivers work within a defined sourcing area or project and contributes to team results.
• Knowledge and experience: Applies understanding of sourcing operations, tools, and processes while continuing to learn in the role.
• Innovation and change: Supports established sourcing practices and assists with continuous improvement efforts.
• Teamwork and leadership: Works as a specialist team member, manages personal priorities, and meets deadlines.
• Communication and networking: Maintains constructive relationships and responds to internal queries about sourcing needs and issues, sharing information with relevant stakeholders.

Additional information

The role is based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Applicants should have 3 to 5 years of relevant experience. The last date to apply is 26/06/2026.

Terms and conditions

Wärtsilä values diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity, and encourages people to bring their authentic selves to work while being evaluated on job-related merit and ability.

According to company policy, candidates may need to provide voluntary consent for a security check, depending on the country and the requirements applicable to the position.