Strategic Sourcing Manager, North America Job Details | C0001225248p

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials - the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth's natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you're supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

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Introduction

We are looking for a Strategic Sourcing Manager, North America to join our Services Sourcing Business Area for Grinding, Bulk, Pyro, and Smelting products. In this role, you will develop and execute sourcing strategies that improve product profitability, strengthen supplier performance, and support business growth across our Grinding, Bulk, Pyro, and Smelting product groups in North America. You will drive supply base development, supplier negotiations, performance management, and sourcing improvements that enhance quality, availability, lead times, and overall competitiveness. You will report to the Director, Services Sourcing.

This role is based in York, PA, with hybrid working options available.

This role includes approximately 15-20% travel to suppliers, manufacturing locations, and Metso sites globally.

Team you will belong to

You will join a global team of sourcing and supply chain professionals focused on delivering strategic value through supplier development, category management, and procurement excellence. Our team plays a key role in supporting business growth by ensuring a competitive, high-performing, and innovative supply base across Metso's Services Business Area, with a shared focus on delivering strategic value through supplier development and procurement excellence.

We collaborate closely with Business Line leadership, Product Groups, R&D, Sales and Proposal Management, Supplier Quality, Global and Market Area Sourcing teams, as well as strategic suppliers worldwide. Our team operates across multiple regions and countries, and our ways of working emphasize partnership, accountability, continuous improvement, and delivering results together.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies and procurement roadmaps for Grinding, Bulk, Pyro, and Smelting product groups in the North America region.
• Build and optimize a competitive North America supplier base that supports cost, quality, delivery, and growth objectives.
• Identify and implement sourcing opportunities while developing existing and new supplier relationships.
• Lead supplier negotiations, contracting activities, and commercial discussions with strategic suppliers.
• Monitor and improve supplier performance related to cost, quality, lead times, availability, and sustainability.
• Collaborate with product management, engineering, sales, and operations teams to support business priorities and strategic initiatives.
• Support sourcing involvement in key R&D projects, customer opportunities, and supply planning activities.
• Drive continuous improvement of sourcing KPIs, including savings, supplier performance, contract coverage, and product cost development.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field.
• Proven experience delivering measurable sourcing, procurement, or supply chain improvements in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of strategic sourcing, supplier development, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiations.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies and translating them into actionable business plans and measurable results.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across functions and build strong working relationships in a global organization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a hands-on approach to execution.
• Experience using ERP systems, Microsoft Office applications, and sourcing or procurement tools.
• Experience within mining, heavy industry, engineered products, industrial equipment, or manufacturing environments (nice to have).
• Experience with global supplier networks and Best Cost Country sourcing initiatives (nice to have).

What's in it for you

At Metso, you will combine meaningful work with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact in a supportive and inclusive environment. You'll be part of a global team where collaboration, wellbeing, and continuous learning are part of everyday work.

We support your growth and wellbeing by offering:

• Purpose-led work: Contribute to enabling sustainable modern life and transforming the industry.
• Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing programs, occupational healthcare, and supportive services.
• Rewards: Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
• Flexibility: Hybrid working options to support balance and productivity.
• Growth: Learning pathways, mentoring, internal mobility, and global collaboration opportunities.
• Culture: A caring, collaborative, and inclusive workplace committed to helping you thrive.

When joining Metso in the United States, you can also benefit from:

• Competitive benefits plan
• Healthy living rewards
• Mental wellbeing services
• Annual leave starting at 15 days per calendar year
• Engagement surveys
• Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets
• 401(k) matching program
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Get in touch

Want to rise above the possible with us? Click "Apply now" to submit your application.

For more information, please contact Lexi Keener at Lexi.Keener@metso.com

We review applications on an ongoing basis and may begin interviews before the application deadline.

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.

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Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers' energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

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