Indirect Purchasing Trainee

We are now looking for an Indirect Purchasing Trainee to join our well performing Sourcing organization at Vaisala headquarters in Vantaa for the upcoming summer. Together with the team, you will have an excellent opportunity to contribute to our goal of further improving operational excellence and expanding indirect purchasing process implementation at Vaisala.

Vaisala is a global leader in measurement instruments and intelligence helping industries, nations, people, and the planet to thrive. From predicting hurricanes to optimizing renewable energy production, our technology is used where it matters the most – from data centers, windfarms and laboratories to airports, the Arctic and even the surface of Mars. Our team of over 2,300 experts and 59 nationalities around the world is committed to taking every measure for the planet. Driven by our shared purpose, curiosity, and pioneering spirit, we stay ahead and make a difference. At Vaisala, you don't have to fit in to belong.

What will your summer look like?

• You will be part of our dynamic Indirect Sourcing team with great collaborative mindset. Team consists of nine talented sourcing and purchasing professionals 
• To your main tasks include doing indirect purchases from requisition and quote handling to purchase order placement, added with invoice handling related queries 
• Monitoring open purchase orders and supplier order confirmations until goods receiving are a part of your daily routines
• You get to work in close co-operation with suppliers and a wide variety of Vaisala people, and provide end-users support for buying tool and processes
• You will have a great opportunity to learn and develop your competencies in operative indirect purchasing processes and related systems
• We can involve you to other indirect purchasing or sourcing related activities based on your previous experience and learning interests

What will you bring?

• Ability to work independently, prioritize and take operational decisions
• Customer service mindset and solution-oriented way of working
• Bachelor / Master level studies of purchasing, sourcing, supply chain management, or similar
• Fluent written and spoken English, Finnish skills are beneficial
• Experience in ERP and modern IT systems in purchase-to-pay process would be an advantage

For additional information please contact the hiring manager Johanna Ristimäki (Senior Manager, Indirect Sourcing) email: johanna.ristimaki@vaisala.com or tel. +358 50 324 3924. Please note that applications sent via email cannot be processed due to privacy reasons.

Ready to take every measure for the planet? Apply at the latest on February 23, 2025 via the application form. Please attach your CV. We’d also appreciate learning about what made you apply for this position and to Vaisala in the form of a motivation letter.

Kindly note that we are not able to provide support in relocation or work permit-related matters.