Lumon Group is a Finnish family-owned company founded in 1978 focusing on sales, manufacturing and installation of balcony facade and terrace products. We help our customers create more room for life. Today, Lumon is an international company customers rely on, and we are on a continuous journey of global growth. Our products are manufactured in our production facilities in Kouvola and Kempele, Finland as well as in Andalucia, Spain and Ontario, Canada. Lumon is a reliable and solvent employer – having sustainably profitable business and good employee satisfaction.

As we continue on our journey of global growth, we are looking for an experienced procurement professional or a rising star as a

Sourcing Manager, Development and Category Management

to join our international Finnish family-owned company. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive procurement excellence while contributing to our sustainable growth.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing commercial procurement categories, covering both direct and indirect materials and services. This includes overseeing specific categories, such as materials used in our production, parts and components, production consumables or subcontracting, although the exact focus will be discussed during the recruitment process.

You will also play a key role in procurement development. This involves e.g. conducting analytics and enhancing procurement processes and risk management. You'll act as a developer and main user for procurement tools, providing training and support to various teams and group functions. Additionally, you will handle planning and reporting tasks to ensure smooth operations.

Another important aspect of the role is driving sustainability within procurement and integrating sustainability into the supply chain operations. Your work will contribute to developing transparency and sustainability in our supply chains as well as ESG and CSRD reporting, ensuring that sustainability goals are met across the organization. You will also develop sustainability initiatives in collaboration with our suppliers.

Quality management is a significant focus area of this role as well. You will manage supplier relationships through the "know your partner" process and maintain risk management tools for the supply chain. Your responsibilities will include planning and executing supplier audits and collaborating closely with suppliers to enhance quality assurance and development processes.

Finally, you will work closely with various internal stakeholders within Lumon Group globally, including supply chain, quality and R&D, sustainability and finance as well as other users of the procured materials and services. This collaboration ensures that the procurement strategy aligns with overall business objectives and supports the needs of all departments effectively.

In this position you will report to Procurement Director and your home office is located in Kouvola or Vantaa, with flexible hybrid workmodel.

What We’re Looking For

• MSc or BSc degree in engineering, economics, procurement, logistics, or a related field.
• Preferably few years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in procurement and supply chain management tools and processes
• High capabilities and motivation in leading change, project management, negotiating and influencing as well as will for collaboration with our partners and stakeholders
• Strategic thinking with strong business acumen and drive for result
• A team player with willingness to take initiative and adapt to evolving roles and tasks
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a global, multi-site environment with strong language skills in Finnish and English

This role can be tailored to match your background and expertise.

Why Join Us?

We welcome you to be part of a dynamic, growing international business with a strong commitment to sustainability. At Lumon, you’re not just joining a company—you’re joining a family. We believe in the power of collaboration, respect, and trust. As we grow, we are committed to providing our employees with opportunities to develop, thrive, and be part of something truly special in a financially stable global company.

We offer you a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and the chance to make a significant impact on our future success. Most importantly, you’ll be part of a warm, supportive and collaborative community that values your skills and ideas.

We are a Finnish family-owned company with a proud tradition of quality, innovation, and strong values.

If you think you would be a great fit for the role, please submit your candidacy by the 12^th of January 2025.

More information: Procurement Director Markku Kauhanen, +358 43 820 0989, best reached on the 20th of December 2024 at 9-13 hours, the 3rd and 8th of January 2025 at 12-16 hours.

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Why Lumon?

We work according to our values – At Lumon, we stay true to our values in the work in which we do. In the eyes of the customer and the employer, being the best and the most desired is no easy task, but one we are willing to take on together.

We help you to grow personally and professionally – We believe that everyone has something to learn from one another. We support each other on a journey of growth because life is all about learning. We understand that mistakes do happen, and that together is the way to resolve them.

We listen to our employees - Growth and development are dependent on feedback. We listen to what our employees have to say and collectively work together to build a better future, measuring the satisfaction of our employees three times a year

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