CNS Operational Purchasing Specialist NCA

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.

Job posting end date: 10/16/2026

Introduction

We are looking for a CNS Operational Purchasing Specialist NCA to join our Consumables Supply Chain Organization in North and Central America . In this role, you will execute operational purchasing activities that ensure material availability, reliable supply, and purchasing excellence across the region. You will play a key role in supporting supply continuity, mitigating supply risks, and driving operational efficiency while contributing to a customer-focused supply chain organization. You will report to the Manager, CNS Operational Purchasing NCA.

This role is based in North America with hybrid working options available.

Team you will belong to

You will join our CNS Operational Purchasing Team within the Consumables Supply Chain Organization. The team is focused on ensuring efficient operational purchasing execution, maintaining supply reliability, and supporting seamless material flow throughout the region.

Our team plays a key role in enabling business continuity by ensuring materials are available when needed while supporting operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives. We collaborate closely with suppliers, market areas, business lines, logistics, sourcing, and supply chain stakeholders to achieve our objectives.

This is an opportunity to join a growing operational purchasing function and contribute to the development of scalable processes, improved supply reliability, and a high-performing customer-focused supply chain organization.

What you'll do

- Execute day-to-day operational purchasing activities to ensure material availability and continuity of supply.

- Create, manage, and follow up on purchase orders and supplier confirmations.

- Monitor supplier delivery performance, order acknowledgements, and lead times.

- Coordinate with market areas, business lines, logistics, sourcing, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless material flow.

- Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes and increase operational efficiency.

- Leverage analytics, digital tools, and automation to improve visibility, identify risks, and streamline purchasing activities.

- Identify, monitor, and support resolution of operational supply risks and issues.

- Contribute to the standardization and continuous improvement of operational purchasing processes across North and Central America.

What you'll bring

- Experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, materials management, or a related field.

- Experience managing purchase orders and coordinating with supply chain stakeholders.

- Solid understanding of ERP and purchasing systems, preferably SAP S/4HANA.

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Experience identifying, managing, and escalating supply risks.

- Analytical mindset with the ability to work with KPIs, operational data, and performance metrics.

- Proactive approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Nice to Have

- Experience in a multinational or international supply chain environment.

- Experience with Power BI, Excel, or other data analytics and visualization tools.

- Experience with supplier performance management and operational escalations.

- Experience working effectively within a matrix organization and across geographical regions.

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 North America, 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

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 [email protected]

Recruitment Timeline

We review applications on an ongoing basis and may begin interviews before the application deadline.
We recognize that highly capable candidates may hesitate to apply unless they meet every listed requirement.

If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification. You may be exactly the right candidate for the role.

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

How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

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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