SOURCING MANAGER, Saxdor

Saxdor Yachts is a privately owned Finnish premium boat producer with its head office 
in Helsinki and production facilities in Elk, Poland and Larsmo, Finland.

The team behind the brand is experienced and award-winning. Sakari Mattila, the founder of Saxdor, has also founded Aquador, 
Paragon, XO boats and Axopar.

The demand on our boats has been strong from the beginning and Saxdor is one of the fastest growing boat companies in Europe. Since 2019 Saxdor has produced over 2000 boats. Today, Saxdor employs nearly 800 people in Finland and Poland.

Saxdor concept and cutting-edge design make our boats unique. The vision of the design team comes from deep understanding of the boat markets and the customer needs. Saxdor hulls deliver a unique driving experience with less fuel consumption, which is one of the core elements of the concept. The boats are offered with surprisingly good value. saxdoryachts.com

We are looking for a SOURCING MANAGER!

Saxdor is growing quickly, and sourcing has a direct impact on cost, quality, lead time and production stability. As Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for sourcing across assigned categories: building the supplier base, leading RFQs, negotiating commercial terms, and ensuring suppliers are prepared for new projects and volume ramp-ups in Finland and Poland. You will source direct materials that impact production, quality and lead time, working closely with Product, Engineering, Production and Quality. The role is hands-on and close to the business, with clear responsibility and practical execution. 

Key responsibilities

• Lead category sourcing activities aligned with Saxdor strategy and production needs

• Own end-to-end RFQs and supplier selection, including cost, risk and total cost of ownership analysis

• Supplier market mapping, evaluation and qualification to secure competitive and scalable partners

• Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, lead times, MOQs, Incoterms/logistics, payment terms, warranties and claims handling

• Draft and maintain sourcing agreements with management/legal (framework agreements, NDAs, code of conduct and commercial annexes)

• Conduct cost and risk analysis to support sourcing decisions, business cases, dual sourcing, standardisation and cost improvement initiatives

• Ensure supplier readiness for ramp-ups and new launches through capacity checks, lead time validation and contingency/recovery planning

• Manage key supplier performance with purchasing via KPIs, QBRs, corrective actions and escalations

• Support make-vs-buy and outsourcing initiatives with structured supplier preparedness plans

• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality and Logistics on NPI and change management (requirements, timelines, impact and phase-in/out planning)

• Maintain supplier/contract documentation and support category reviews, reporting and process development

• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies, ethical standards and trade requirements

Your background

• Strong experience in sourcing or commercial procurement and independent negotiations. 

• Experience with direct materials and manufacturing supply chains; marine, automotive, machinery or similar industries are a plus

• Solid understanding of commercial terms and contracts (pricing, lead times, MOQs, warranties, Incoterms, payment terms) and framework agreements with supplier annexes (with legal support when needed)

• Proven ability to assess supplier capability and capacity, and manage risk, escalation and delivery/quality issues

• Proficient in Microsoft Office with a structured approach to documentation (SharePoint, supplier records, decision traceability); ERP knowledge is an advantage

• Calm and resilient under pressure, able to drive issues to closure during ramp-ups, disruptions and engineering/product changes

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities

• Fluent in English; Finnish and/or Swedish are an advantage

• Willingness to travel 

We offer

• You will get a versatile and responsible role in an international growth company

• You will work with skilled and inspiring colleagues

• We offer flexibility, such as the opportunity to work remotely (3+2) and flexible working hours

• You will get involved in development projects and have the opportunity to grow your own expertise

• We also offer good employee benefits, such as a lunch benefit, parking space, and extended occupational healthcare
  

Do you have any questions about the position or the recruitment process? Please contact: milena.rahi@reqruitz.com