Buyer
Valmet · Nantong
We are seeking a highly organized and technically proficient Buyer to join our procurement team. This is a unique hybrid role that combines strategic purchasing with quality assurance oversight. In this position, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of drawing parts procurement, from order release to delivery, while also ensuring our global suppliers meet rigorous quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- To manage purchase order release, and follow up suppliers’ delivery, to ensure the lines running smoothly and inventory control
- Prepares purchase orders, follow up order requests/deliveries with suppliers. Co-odinate/communicate with other deptments on order requets/tech. Requiremnts if needed
- System updating and maintenance
- Perform other duties, assignments and special projects that may be required from time to time
- Harmonizing global supplier quality process and tool.
- Monitor, report, and drive improvements based on defined quality KPIs.
- Conduct evaluations for new suppliers and periodic re-evaluations for existing suppliers.
- Supervise supplier manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Perform on-site inspections at supplier facilities.
- Communicate and enforce global quality requirements to suppliers.
- Ensure full compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards to maintain expected professional conduct and performance.
Expectations for you:
- Advanced Colleague / Bachelor
- Sourcing/Purchase skills, drawing ability, commercial parts sourcing/order process are necessary.
- Experience with an industrial working environment
- Familiar with SAP
- Familiar with drawing parts order follow up/deliveries
- Familiar with drawing parts order process.
- SQE Experience in managing suppliers
- English skill
To succeed in this role, 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
Competitive pay, comprehensive insurance, and a vibrant workplace culture filled with team-building events and employee clubs. Plus, take advantage of our flexible internal mobility program to grow your career your way!
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.
Join the team – and lead the way with us!