Project buyer

Note: Please submit your application/CV in English.     
 

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Manage activities of LHP / HHP (Low & High Horse Power) Volume Tractors for EME (Suolahti) NPI Purchasing team related to components sourcing, granting Quality and Delivery requirements as well as specific activities for introduction of new products. For this position, the focus is leading the team to reach the expected results and interacting with the other areas of the organization.   

In this position, the NPI Lead is supporting and reporting the site specific status to the regional LHP / HHP NPI Manager from the site (Suolahti) perspective. Additionally this person will be the "face" of the platform at he/her respective site and toward the local leadership. 

Your Impact: 

• Ensure that target costs are consistent with Global category Managers/Directors latest cost arrangements for carry over parts and are achievable for new components. Support by Supplier Cost Analysis team should be also coordinated. Ensure that target costs are met when new product/application is production ready.    
• Develop master component schedule (list of new components requiring sourcing, timelines for RfX, negotiation, award, prototype deliveries when required, series component deliveries when required, PPAP scheduling when required). Coordinate sourcing of NPI components (executed by Regional Commodity Buyers) consistently with global commodity strategy and meeting overall new product cost, quality, and schedule.    
• Assess project maturity all along the development cycle and escalate when gaps vs. ideal status are judged excessive and not possible to fill with normal development work. (Provide a site-specific view to the platform NPI purchasing lead.)  
• Manage the team to achieve the projects results; helping to solve issues; supporting current and new hires; evaluating performance and providing feedbacks in coordination with the NPI platform purchasing lead) Managing workflow; approve business case, requisitions, orders and ECNs .Approve acquisition of items and components for new project / algin with cross functional stakeholders.  
• Present and participate in technical interactions between Engineering and Suppliers. Managing with supplier delivery parts according to Project Schedule. Responsible for gather and coordinate all necessary resources to meet NPI targets (cost, time, and quality at launch) 

Your Experience and Qualification: 

• 2+ Years of Business Experience Required      
• Minimum Level of Education Required Bachelor’s Degree .Engineering Degree / Supply chain related degree.  
• SAP/ERP  Windchill PLM ,APEX (Supply Chain Management tool),O365 - Excel  
• English fluent, good relationship and negotiation skills.  
• Good relationship building and negotiation skills. Problem solving capabilities in fast paced environment. Ability to manage and motivate people without authority    

Your Benefits:   

• We offer an international and collaborative environment where innovation and excellence are valued. You’ll have opportunities to grow your career and develop your talents.   
• Our team works in Suolahti and across the globe. We are a professional yet easy-going team, ready to welcome you to AGCO.   
• We value our employees' well-being, offering flexible working hours, remote work options, Epassi benefits, and comprehensive occupational health services.   

Your Workplace:   

You’ll work with your wonderful AGCO colleagues at our Suolahti Manufacturing site: Valmetinkatu 2, 44200 Suolahti, Finland   

We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures and perspectives.   

We’d love to hear from you and learn more about your skills and experience!   

   
We will begin reviewing applications and conducting interviews during the application period, so please submit your application as soon as possible no later than 3rd April 2026 
 
Please note: Initial candidate contact and the screening interview are generally conducted in English. Some later stages of the process may vary depending on the role and hiring team. 

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