Are you our next creator of change?
Are you looking for a career in an inspiring, global environment where your expertise makes a difference? At Neste, you will be working for the world's leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. Together we can help our customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
We are looking for you
Purchaser
to our Purchasing & Expediting team in Porvoo. We are a team of 30+ professionals dedicated to performing all purchasing and expediting related tasks in investment projects globally.
You will focus on purchasing services and/or equipment and materials. In this job you will work closely with project teams, stakeholders, suppliers and of course with your own team. We are a part of the COO office under Investment Project Execution Governance as Project Procurement. We have team members in Finland, Netherlands and Singapore. The majority of the team is located in Porvoo, Kilpilahti Technology Center.
In our team, you will be one of the loop in the project execution chain ensuring timely procurement activity execution together with a good cost awareness. Collaboration skills are the key to success in the role. Together with your expertise, we can do meaningful work to drive Neste forward.
Reasons to join
We operate in an inspiring and evolving business environment as a global leader in renewable fuels. We contribute to Neste's success by living our values every day: we care, we have courage, we cooperate.
We prioritize safety at all times and in every location. We strive to create a positive and impactful work environment.
Transformation brings new possibilities and fosters our courage and curiosity. As a global company, we support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities. Collaboration is key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working.
In addition, our benefits for employees in Finland include, for example, a personnel fund as part of the overall remuneration, good occupational health care, and an extensive membership in a sickness or health insurance fund. We also support leisure time activities, e.g. by offering benefits for sports and culture.
The job is located in Kilpilahti, Porvoo, which is about 30 minutes by car from the center of Helsinki. We organize free bus transportation to Kilpilahti for our employees from the capital region, Porvoo and the nearby areas.
More about the job
Your role in our team
As a Purchaser you will be working in close co-operation with your cross-functional stakeholders as well as the suppliers. Your duties include preparing and sending out requests for quotations, negotiating, placing purchase orders, preparing and following up contracts, participating into the supplier evaluations and claim management . You will have an overall responsibility for your purchases throughout the entire process until successful completion. You need to be ready and capable to adapt in changing situations.
Keys to success in this role
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Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or supply chain management, or similar skills
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Preferably minimum 2 years of experience in procurement
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Good influencing and negotiation skills
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Strong communication skills
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Ability to work under pressure, prioritize, and adapt in changing situations
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Proactive approach on tasks, willingness to achieve results and drive change
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Proficiency and fluency in English
Other strengths we value
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Technical experience in mechanical, civil, process, and/or industrial engineering
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Knowledge of methods and tools of purchasing and sourcing
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Knowledge of contract and commercial law as well as contractual terms and conditions commonly used in procurement contracts
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Proficiency in Finnish, both written and oral
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SAP S4/HANA experience
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Mindset to get things done and to be proactive in your area of responsibility
Let's get you started
We look forward to receiving your CV and application (with a salary request) by March 8, 2026.
If you have any questions regarding the process or the position, please get in touch with Mikael Leponen, Manager, Project Procurement, +358 (0)50 458 2636.
Due to security and confidentiality, please submit your application through our recruitment system. Applications sent via email will not be considered. We will do our best to contact you within 4 weeks after the application time has ended. The recruitment process will include interviews and a possible aptitude assessment. The first interviews are preliminarily scheduled to take place on week 11-13. The person selected for the position must pass a health examination including a drug test. A possible security clearance is obtained with your consent.
Neste in brief
Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) creates solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. The company is the world's leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, enabling its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste refines waste, residues and other renewable raw materials to high-quality renewable fuels at its refineries located on three continents. The company's annual renewable fuels production capacity will be increased to 6.8 million tons in 2027.
Neste has high standards for sustainability and the company has consistently been recognized by several leading sustainability indices. In 2024, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 20.6 billion. Read more: neste.com
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