Roll Outsourcing & Supply Chain Manager

Role Overview

• Establish and lead a centralized outsourcing function for roll repairs to mitigate capacity constraints within internal shop operations.
• Enable direct routing of rolls to qualified external vendors, bypassing internal inspection bottlenecks when appropriate.
• Act as the single point of accountability for outsourced repairs, managing the full lifecycle including scope definition, vendor selection, execution, and delivery.
• Ensure all external vendors comply with OEM standards, technical specifications, and quality requirements.
• Review and validate vendor inspection reports to ensure alignment with internal standards and customer expectations.
• Leverage internal technical expertise and existing supplier agreements to support vendor alignment and technical decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with Sales and customers to align outsourcing strategies with delivery commitments and commercial priorities.
• Optimize workload distribution between internal shops and external vendors to maximize network efficiency and throughput.
• Drive revenue growth by unlocking constrained capacity, particularly within inspection processes.
• Improve overall lead times by proactively managing and expediting outsourced repairs and critical vendor-supplied components.
• Identify and resolve parts-related bottlenecks within the repair process, with a strong focus on vendor responsiveness and turnaround.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Sales to enhance inventory management through centralization and improved demand planning.
• Reduce excess and obsolete inventory (OSMI) while ensuring material availability aligns with sales forecasts and operational requirements.
• Standardize outsourcing processes, vendor performance metrics, and decision-making criteria across the organization.

Requirements

• Proven experience in operations, manufacturing, supply chain, or outsourcing/vendor management.
• Strong understanding of repair processes, technical specifications, and quality standards in an industrial environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders in a matrix organization.
• Experience in vendor selection, performance management, and contract utilization.

Benefits

• Valmet offers a dynamic work environment that is team-oriented, international and focused on growth.
• We value and encourage an innovative culture that suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and energetic environment.
• Generous wage and benefits package that includes a company funded pension plan and 401k with company match.