At Fiskars Group we are unified and driven by our common purpose: pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary. Join our team and seize the extraordinary opportunity to influence the everyday!
GLOBAL SOURCING DIRECTOR
OUR ROLE
Fiskars Group is the home of design driven brands like Royal Copenhagen, Wedgwood, Georg Jensen, and IITTALA. Leveraging our portfolio of iconic brands, our mission is to make the everyday extraordinary.
In support of our mission, we are hiring a Global Sourcing Director to lead and transform our sourcing strategy for Indirect, Logistics, and Manufacturing Services worldwide. This key leadership role reports to our Vice President, Global Sourcing, driving high impact decisions that strengthen supplier partnerships, optimize costs, and align sourcing with long term business priorities.
This full time, hybrid position can be based in either Rotterdam, Copenhagen, Stockholm, or Helsinki.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
In this high impact role, you will define and execute a sourcing strategy that delivers both immediate cost savings and long-term competitive advantage. This role requires a deep understanding of global supply markets, high level contract negotiations, and the ability to optimize complex supplier ecosystems to support business growth. You will lead cross functional collaboration across supply chain, finance, R&D, and operations, ensuring sourcing decisions align with company-wide priorities.
Your ability to drive efficiency, mitigate risk, and integrate sustainability into sourcing practices will be key to long term success. You will build strong supplier partnerships, lead negotiations, and ensure best in class sourcing capabilities to support Fiskars Group’s evolving business needs.
Key areas of responsibility will include:
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Developing and executing a global sourcing strategy that ensures cost efficiency, supplier excellence, and supply chain resilience
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Leading high value negotiations with key global suppliers, securing contracts that align with business goals and drive sustainable cost savings
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Strengthening supplier partnerships to foster innovation, quality, and compliance with company standards
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Leveraging TCO analysis, market insights, and risk assessments to drive data-based decision making
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Partnering with senior leadership across supply chain, R&D, and operations to integrate sourcing strategies into broader business plans
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Implementing sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives that align with Fiskars Group’s long term environmental and ethical commitments
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Managing risk across a complex global supply network, ensuring business continuity and supply chain agility
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Establishing and tracking KPIs to measure sourcing effectiveness and cost optimization
WHO YOU ARE
You are a strategic sourcing leader with a strong commercial mindset, global perspective, and deep expertise in supplier management. You thrive in complex, fast paced environments, bringing a pragmatic and solutions driven approach to sourcing challenges. Your ability to balance cost efficiency, supplier performance, and long-term strategic impact makes you an influential leader in the organization.
Beyond technical expertise, you excel in building strong supplier relationships, leading diverse teams, and partnering with senior stakeholders to align sourcing decisions with business objectives. You are equally comfortable driving broad transformation efforts as you are navigating the complexities of high value negotiations, contract structures, and risk mitigation.
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
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A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; an MBA is preferred
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10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain management, or supplier management, with at least 5 years focused on Indirect, Logistics, or Manufacturing Services at a global level
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A proven track record of leading high stakes supplier negotiations and delivering long term cost efficiencies without compromising quality or service
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Experience partnering with executive stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business objectives
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Strong leadership, influencing, and relationship building skills, with the ability to lead diverse teams across multiple regions
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Expertise in sourcing technologies, ERP systems, and data driven decision making
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A commitment to sustainable and ethical sourcing practices
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Cultural awareness and the ability to drive results in a global business environment
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Fully fluent in English, our global working language
START YOUR JOURNEY AT FISKARS GROUP
We are eagerly awaiting your application. We review applications on a continuous basis, so please submit your CV in English today. Don’t worry about a cover letter, your application is enough indication of your interest.
We are committed to protecting your personal data, so we only accept applications through our career website.
Last day of application:
2025-02-21
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At Fiskars, we value providing benefits that matter to you and cater to our diverse global workforce, no matter where you are in the world. While benefits may vary based on location, here are some of the incredible offerings you can expect when joining our team:
Competitive Compensation: We ensure that our employees are fairly compensated based on industry standards and local market factors.
Health and Wellness: Your well-being matters to us, no matter where you are. We offer various health and well-being focused programs and coverage, adapted to the requirements of each region.
Work-Life Balance: We understand the need for balance in your life. Our paid time off plans and flexible work arrangements and policies are designed to accommodate local customs and personal commitments, enabling you to thrive in both your professional and personal life.
Professional Development: We believe in nurturing talent and supporting professional growth. Through training programs, skill development initiatives and learning resources, we empower our employees to reach their full potential.
Inclusive and Diverse Environment: We value diversity and promote inclusivity. Join a workplace where your unique background and perspectives are celebrated, fostering collaboration and respect across all our markets.
Recognition and Rewards: We believe in celebrating and recognizing the contributions of our employees worldwide. Our recognition programs are designed to acknowledge exceptional performance and achievements, ensuring that your efforts are celebrated and valued.
Vested Interest: Through our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP), you have the opportunity to invest in Fiskars Group and become a proud co-owner, sharing in the success and growth of the company.
Employee Discounts: We want to ensure our team members make each day the extraordinary with use of our products and offer product discounts across our brands.
Please note that specific benefits may vary based on local regulations, market conditions, and other factors. We are committed to providing competitive and meaningful benefits to our employees in every market we operate.
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Fiskars Group (FSKRS, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the global home of design-driven brands for indoor and outdoor living. Our brands include Fiskars, Georg Jensen, Gerber, Iittala, Moomin Arabia, Royal Copenhagen, Waterford, and Wedgwood. Our brands are present in more than 100 countries, and we have close to 450 own stores. We have approximately 7,000 employees and our global net sales in 2023 were EUR 1.1 billion.
We are driven by our common purpose: Pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary. In 2024, we are celebrating our 375th anniversary. Since 1649, we have designed products of timeless, purposeful, and functional beauty, while driving innovation and sustainable growth.
Read more: fiskarsgroup.com
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What We Do
Fiskars Group’s vision is to create a positive, lasting impact on our quality of life. Our brands Fiskars, Gerber, Iittala, Royal Copenhagen, Waterford, and Wedgwood are present in people’s everyday lives – at home, in the garden, and outdoors. This gives us an opportunity to make the everyday extraordinary today, and for future generations. We have a presence in 30 countries, and our products are available in more than 100 countries. Our shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki (FSKRS).
