SOURCING MANAGER, Boat Manufacturing

We are a privately owned Finnish premium boat manufacturer, with headquarters in Finland and production facilities across Europe. Over the past years, the company has produced several thousand boats and today employs hundreds of people across its European operations.

We are looking for a SOURCING MANAGER!

The company is growing rapidly, and sourcing plays a critical role in cost, quality, lead time and production stability. As Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for sourcing across assigned categories: building and developing the supplier base, leading RFQs, negotiating commercial terms, and ensuring supplier readiness for new projects and volume ramp-ups across European production entities.

You will work with direct materials that have a direct impact on production, quality and lead time, in close collaboration with Product, Engineering, Production and Quality. The role is hands-on, close to the business, and comes with clear ownership and responsibility.

Key responsibilities

• Lead category sourcing activities aligned with company 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

• +3 years 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

• A versatile and responsible role in an international growth company

• Collaboration with skilled and inspiring colleagues

• Flexibility, including hybrid work and flexible working hours

• Involvement in development projects and opportunities to grow your expertise

• Competitive employee benefits, including lunch benefit, parking and extended occupational healthcare
  

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