Subcontracting Procurement Manager

Join SATA Shipbuilding – Shaping the Future of Marine Industry

SATA Shipbuilding Oy has a strong legacy in marine industry in Mäntyluoto, Pori, with roots dating back to 1972. We are recognized foruncompromising quality and expertise, visible in every project we deliver. Today, we operate in a global environment where tradition meets innovation. Sata Shipbuilding is a part of group Davie, together with Helsinki Shipyard. Our mission is to continue leading the way in developing a sustainable and modern marine industry. Join us in building a lasting history that will endure for generations.

Your Opportunity

Would you like to be part of shaping the new future of the Mäntyluoto shipyard? We offer you the chance to join a fresh and evolving organization where you can build your legacy.

Subcontracting Procurement Manager

Shipbuilding & Offshore Sector

Location: Pori Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for a Subcontracting Procurement Manager to join our procurement organisation within the shipbuilding and offshore sector. In this position, you will be responsible not only for sourcing, contracting, and managing subcontractors for shipbuilding and offshore projects, but also for actively contributing to the development of subcontracting practices, supplier networks, and procurement processes.

Youll work closely with project management, engineering, and production teams and report directly to the Procurement Director, giving you strong visibility, ownership, and influence across projects and sourcing decisions.

This role is key in ensuring that subcontracted scopes are delivered safely, on time, and in accordance with technical, contractual, and quality requirements, while also driving continuous improvement and long-term value creation in subcontracting.

Key Responsibilities

· Manage procurement of subcontracted works for shipbuilding and offshore projects

· Prepare and manage requests for quotation (RFQs), tendering, and contract negotiations for subcontracting scopes

· Evaluate subcontractors based on technical capability, capacity, safety, quality, and commercial terms

· Negotiate contracts, including scope definitions, pricing, schedules, and terms & conditions

· Coordinate closely with project, engineering, and site teams to align subcontracted work scopes

· Monitor subcontractor performance related to schedule, quality, cost, and HSE requirements

· Handle contract administration, variations, and claims in cooperation with project teams

· Maintain and actively develop the approved subcontractor network, including identifying and onboarding new partners

· Contribute to the development and standardisation of subcontracting procurement processes, tools, and ways of working

· Identify opportunities for cost optimisation, efficiency improvements, and risk mitigation within subcontracting

· Provide procurement status updates and subcontracting performance reporting directly to the Procurement Director

✅Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Procurement, or a related field
• Proven experience in subcontracting procurement, preferably within shipbuilding, offshore, marine, or industrial construction projects
• Strong understanding of subcontracting contracts, scope management, and project-based procurement
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schedules, and specifications
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with ERP systems and contract management tools
• Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented working approach
• Fluent English and Finnish

What We Offer

· A key role in complex shipbuilding and offshore projects

· Direct reporting line and close cooperation with the Procurement Director

· Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits

· Opportunities to shape and develop subcontracting practices, supplier base, and procurement processes

· A collaborative, hands-on, and professional team culture

SATA Shipbuilding Oy offers you a full-time type of employment. The workplace is located in Pori. Salary according to your skills and experience. Please include your salary expectations in your application.

Interested?

For more information about this position and other opportunities offered by Worker, please contact: Petri Syrjätie +358 40 163 2812. All inquiries and applications will be handled confidentially.