Summer Power – Trainee (Sales, Purchasing and Supply Chain)

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians – put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä’s purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of. We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

In this category we have summer trainee positions in the fields of Sales, Purchasing and Supply Chain. The specific tasks of each trainee will vary depending on your team, skills, and interest. You will be working in close cooperation with relevant internal and external stakeholders.

The positions in this category may include tasks like documentation, supplier communication, material management, sourcing, quotation processing, procurement, preparing services product proposals, sales support, invoice handling, conducting customer analyses and managing and measuring supplier quality levels. You can find more detailed information about the different teams and positions we offer in this category from our Summer Power website (https://www.wartsila.com/summerpower)

To excel in the positions of this category you have:

On-going studies in a relevant field (B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Engineering, Industrial Management, Material Management, Supply Chain, Economics or equivalent)
Strong communication skills and working fluency in English, both written and spoken
Negotiation and problem-solving skills
Target oriented and analytical way of working

Depending on the position(s) you are interested in, the following are seen as a benefit – you are not expected to cover all of these but do remember to mention the ones that apply to you in your CV/application:

Knowledge and/or experience in programs like: SAP, MES, PowerBI
Knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes.
Ability to read Mechanical/Electrical DRWs.
The ability to work independently and effectively on multiple tasks with time constraints
Understanding of export and import procedures
Knowledge of Incoterms, logistics processes, forwarding, international trade
Experience in logistics, sales, purchasing or supply chain management

Please apply by 29th of February 2024 through our recruitment system. We will start processing the applications immediately and will make hiring decisions as soon as suitable candidates are found – so we recommend leaving your application as soon as possible.

To ensure a fair and equal compensation for all selected trainees, the monthly salary for each trainee is set based on the level of studies and number of acquired study credits. The salary range is 1825€ – 2535€/month depending on the above given factors.

Please check the Q&A section on our Summer Power website to find answers to your questions. Further information & possible questions related to the Summer Power programme, contact us via email summerpower@wartsila.com.