Manager, CNS Operational Purchasing NCA
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About the role
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 Manager, CNS Operational Purchasing NCA to join our Consumables Supply Chain organization. In this role, you will lead end-to-end operational purchasing activities across North and Central America, ensuring high service levels, material availability, and operational efficiency. You will have a strong impact on customer satisfaction, supply reliability, and delivery performance through close collaboration with market areas, business lines, logistics, sourcing, and supply chain stakeholders. You will report to the Director, CNS Order Management NCA.
Team you will belong to
You will lead a team of purchasing professionals focused on operational purchasing and supply chain execution across North and Central America. Our team plays a key role in ensuring reliable supply, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction, with a shared focus on continuous improvement and execution excellence. We collaborate closely with market areas, business lines, logistics, sourcing teams, suppliers, and other supply chain stakeholders. Our team is internationally distributed, and our ways of working emphasize collaboration, customer focus, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
What you'll do
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing purchasing team. Ensure material availability through effective operational purchasing and supplier collaboration. Manage supplier performance and proactively mitigate supply risks. Monitor operational KPIs and drive continuous performance improvements. Leverage analytics, digital tools, and automation to identify risks and improvement opportunities. Ensure compliance with procurement policies, trade requirements, and internal processes. Collaborate across functions and regions to ensure seamless execution from order entry to material availability. Contribute to the development and standardization of purchasing processes and ways of working across the region.
In addition, this role offers
Lead a regional purchasing organization with meaningful business impact. Build and shape a growing operational purchasing function from the ground up. Establish processes, develop talent, and influence how the organization operates. Work in a collaborative, international environment focused on continuous improvement. Grow your career while contributing to a more sustainable future.
What you'll bring
Experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain operations. Proven leadership experience developing and managing high-performing teams. Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills. Ability to influence stakeholders across a matrix organization. Experience managing supplier performance and operational escalations. Data-driven mindset with experience using KPIs and metrics to improve performance. Passion for building scalable processes and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Experience with analytics, digital tools, and automation solutions in a supply chain environment (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.
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 and occupational healthcare Rewards: Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives Flexibility: Hybrid working options to support balance Growth: Learning pathways, mentoring, and global collaboration Culture: A caring, collaborative, and inclusive workplace
When joining Metso 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.
The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is $98,000 - $115,000 per annum. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on skills, experience, and role‑related qualifications.
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, Talent Acquisition Specialist at Lexi.Keener@metso.com 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. metso.com
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About Metso
Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally.
By improving our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increasing their productivity, and reducing environmental risks with our product and process expertise, we are the partner for positive change.
Metso is committed to limiting global warming to 1.5°C with Science Based Targets.
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Manager, CNS Operational Purchasing NCA
Top Benefits
About the role
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
Introduction
We are looking for a Manager, CNS Operational Purchasing NCA to join our Consumables Supply Chain organization. In this role, you will lead end-to-end operational purchasing activities across North and Central America, ensuring high service levels, material availability, and operational efficiency. You will have a strong impact on customer satisfaction, supply reliability, and delivery performance through close collaboration with market areas, business lines, logistics, sourcing, and supply chain stakeholders. You will report to the Director, CNS Order Management NCA.
Team you will belong to
You will lead a team of purchasing professionals focused on operational purchasing and supply chain execution across North and Central America. Our team plays a key role in ensuring reliable supply, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction, with a shared focus on continuous improvement and execution excellence. We collaborate closely with market areas, business lines, logistics, sourcing teams, suppliers, and other supply chain stakeholders. Our team is internationally distributed, and our ways of working emphasize collaboration, customer focus, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
What you'll do
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing purchasing team. Ensure material availability through effective operational purchasing and supplier collaboration. Manage supplier performance and proactively mitigate supply risks. Monitor operational KPIs and drive continuous performance improvements. Leverage analytics, digital tools, and automation to identify risks and improvement opportunities. Ensure compliance with procurement policies, trade requirements, and internal processes. Collaborate across functions and regions to ensure seamless execution from order entry to material availability. Contribute to the development and standardization of purchasing processes and ways of working across the region.
In addition, this role offers
Lead a regional purchasing organization with meaningful business impact. Build and shape a growing operational purchasing function from the ground up. Establish processes, develop talent, and influence how the organization operates. Work in a collaborative, international environment focused on continuous improvement. Grow your career while contributing to a more sustainable future.
What you'll bring
Experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain operations. Proven leadership experience developing and managing high-performing teams. Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills. Ability to influence stakeholders across a matrix organization. Experience managing supplier performance and operational escalations. Data-driven mindset with experience using KPIs and metrics to improve performance. Passion for building scalable processes and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Experience with analytics, digital tools, and automation solutions in a supply chain environment (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.
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 and occupational healthcare Rewards: Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives Flexibility: Hybrid working options to support balance Growth: Learning pathways, mentoring, and global collaboration Culture: A caring, collaborative, and inclusive workplace
When joining Metso 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.
The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is $98,000 - $115,000 per annum. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on skills, experience, and role‑related qualifications.
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, Talent Acquisition Specialist at Lexi.Keener@metso.com 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. metso.com
Not the right fit? Search for Manager, CNS Operational Purchasing NCA jobs in Burlington, Ontario, Canada
About Metso
Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally.
By improving our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increasing their productivity, and reducing environmental risks with our product and process expertise, we are the partner for positive change.
Metso is committed to limiting global warming to 1.5°C with Science Based Targets.