Are you ready to take the next step in your procurement career? We’re looking for a proactive and versatile
Procurement Specialist to join our team in Lempäälä.
This position is temporary, from October 2025 until the end of March 2026.
Kiilto manufactures chemical solutions for construction, industry and fireproofing in our factories in Finland and Sweden. Our purchasing team works in close cooperation with fellow Kiiltonians from different countries, and with suppliers and partners from different countries. As a Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for both operational purchasing tasks and strategic procurement initiatives, with a focus on raw materials, packaging, and logistics. The content of the position may be tailored to align with the competencies of the chosen candidate. You will report to the Head of Purchasing and Logistics. You will be based in Lempäälä, but in line with our flexible hybrid working model, a certain amount of remote working is also possible. You must have a permanent work permit in Finland.
Your main responsibilities in this position will be:
- Manage day-to-day purchasing activities to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure quality, availability, and sustainability of materials.
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies to optimise supplier performance and cost efficiency.
- Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
- Support logistics planning and coordination to ensure smooth supply chain operations.
A workplace that cares
At Kiilto, you get to work in an environment that is a fascinating combination of a growing international and down-to-earth family business. Our employees appreciate our long-term approach, open and transparent company culture, Kiilto's team spirit and versatile opportunities to learn new things and grow together with the company. We encourage our employees to bring their ideas forward and develop in our own innovation and training programs. We are particularly proud of the recognitions we have received for our contributions to well-being at work: we have been chosen twice as the most active workplace in Finland.
You can be part of the Kiilto community if you meet at least some of the following criteria:
- Experience in procurement and supply chains — whether you're early in your career or more seasoned, we’ll tailor the role to match your background. Experience in the area of packaging materials or logistics is a plus
- Experience in procurement-related contracting
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills
- A proactive mindset and ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Experience in sustainability work and requirements in procurement
- Familiarity with procurement systems and tools is a plus
- Fluency in English and a working knowledge of Finnish
- A degree in a relevant field, such as economics, business administration or engineering
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Do you want to be part of our community? Do not hesitate to apply. The last day to apply is 31 August 2025. Please apply here and attach your salary request and CV. Please also reply to the video questions in the application form.
For further details on the position, please call Head of Purchasing and Logistics Vilma-Lotta Moisio at +358 40 5756565, on 20 August between 8 and 9 am EET or on 25 August between 3 and 4 pm EET.
We operate in compliance with Kiilto’s recruitment process and treat all communications related to the posting with absolute confidentiality. We ask that applicants reserve 8 September 2025 for a possible interview date in our Lempäälä office. The selected candidate will need to pass a health check, which includes drug testing.
Kiilto Oy is part of Kiilto, a family-owned company based in Finland with over a hundred years of history and a vision looking ahead to 2080. We develop, produce and market chemical industry solutions in the fields of construction, industrial adhesives and fireproofing, professional hygiene and consumer goods. The key principles underlying our operations are environmental leadership, closeness and commitment to the future. Kiilto operates in nine countries and employs a total of over 700 people. In 2024, the group's net sales amounted to 220 M€. www.kiilto.com