Buyer/Estimator

Purchasing Specialist Our purchasing team in the United States is looking for new talent. The position will be located at our Neenah, WI facility. The incumbent will be responsible for the purchase of parts manufactured from technical drawings to support the roll services business. Responsibilities Perform all sourcing activities required to update and maintain the best prices at the best possible delivery time. Monitor and support supplier product quality and coordinate with supplier all matters regarding quality, design, specifications and manufacturability to ensure compliance with all contractual obligations and compliance with Valmet Vendor Quality Assurance Program. Manage assigned purchase orders from the initial order entry through receipt and invoice processing. Develop and manage business relationships with suppliers and subcontractors. Support optimization of inventory levels by placing purchase orders at proper time and coordinating on-time deliveries. Work with the design and engineering teams to find new parts and materials required in the development of new products and help identify new materials and methods to reduce costs. Requirements A college degree in engineering technology or supply chain management or relevant work experience in procurement of manufactured parts and supply management. Ability to analyze and read industrial drawings and blueprints of complex parts. Excellent verbal and written communications skills (English). Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for management of full business processes ranging from planning and purchasing to sales and customer service would be considered an asset. Capability to resolve roadblocks and capacity to provide results when working under pressure. Excellent negotiation skills. Ability to work remotely with other Valmet locations. Knowledge and experience of the pulp and paper industry would be considered an asset. Willingness to rotate in other roles internally as your professional career unfolds. We offer: A challenging and innovating work environment. Standard compensation includes a generous wage structure and a benefits package that includes a 401k with company match as well as company-funded Pension. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen. Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best. At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people. When everything works together... Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customer's performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how - and above all, teamwork. Join the team! Please note that Valmet will never ask for personal financial information during the interview process. If you feel you have been a victim of an online job posting scam, please notify the Federal Trade Commission.

Created: 2026-03-08