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Global Sourcing Manager, Metals

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The Global Sourcing Manager oversees sourcing strategy for metals, leading initiatives and supplier management to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
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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 Manager, Metals

OUR ROLE

At Fiskars Group, we’re on a mission to create timeless, purpose-driven design that brings joy to everyday life. We’re now looking for a Global Sourcing Manager – Metals to join our Global Sourcing team. In this strategic role, you will take ownership of our global metals sourcing strategy—ensuring a cost-effective, high-quality and resilient supply base for our iconic brands. You’ll play a key role in shaping how we manage critical materials, including the development of innovative commodity management tools. This is an exciting opportunity to impact a global business while working with diverse teams across markets and functions.

This position can be based in any of the locations Helsinki, Finland/ Eschborn, Germany/ Stockholm, Sweden/ Warsaw, Poland/ Middleton, USA and reports to Senior Sourcing Manager – Raw Materials. The role is full-time and follows a hybrid working model.

WHAT YOU’LL DO AT FISKARS

As Global Sourcing Manager – Metals, you will play a critical role in ensuring our sourcing strategy supports both operational needs and long-term business goals. You’ll lead sourcing initiatives, manage key suppliers, and drive cost and risk management across the metals category.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive global sourcing strategy for metals used in both own production and external manufacturing.

  • Lead and develop the sourcing team for metals globally.

  • Identify, evaluate and manage key metal suppliers to ensure reliability, quality, and cost competitiveness.

  • Drive strategic supplier negotiations and contracts to secure optimal terms.

  • Leverage commodity trading tools (e.g., market trend analysis, hedging, forward contract buying) to stabilize and reduce input costs.

  • Monitor metal market trends and conduct in-depth cost analyses to identify opportunities for value creation.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders like Finance, Treasury, and Production to ensure alignment and risk mitigation across the supply chain.

WHO YOU ARE

You’re a forward-thinking sourcing professional who thrives in a dynamic, global environment. You bring strategic insight, commercial acumen, and deep commodity expertise to the table—along with the ability to turn sourcing into a competitive advantage.

Experience and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.

  • 5+ years’ experience in commodity management, sourcing, or supply chain—experience with tradeable commodities (e.g., grains, metals, oil & gas, etc.) is strongly preferred.

  • Proven track record in leading sourcing strategy and supplier negotiations at a global level.

  • Strong understanding of commodity markets and the application of tools to manage price stability and risk.

  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.

  • Proficiency in English (written and spoken); additional languages a plus.

  • Experience working in a global matrixed organization with cultural awareness and cross-functional collaboration skills.

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.

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Last day of application:

2025-07-16

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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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Pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary 
 

Fiskars Group (FSKRS, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the global home of design-driven brands for indoor and outdoor living. Since 1649, we have designed products of timeless, purposeful, and functional beauty, while driving innovation and sustainable growth. In 2024, Fiskars Group’s global net sales were EUR 1.2 billion and we had close to 7,000 employees. We have two Business Areas (BA), Vita and Fiskars.  

BA Vita offers premium and luxury products for the tableware, drinkware, jewelry and interior categories. Its well-known brands include Georg Jensen, Royal Copenhagen, Wedgwood, Moomin Arabia, Iittala and Waterford. In 2024, BA Vita’s reported net sales were EUR 605 million. Already 50% of BA Vita’s net sales comes from direct-to-consumer sales, comprising approximately 500 stores and approximately 60 e-commerce sites.   

BA Fiskars consists of the gardening and outdoor categories, in addition to the scissors and creating, as well as cooking categories. The brands include Fiskars and Gerber. In 2024, BA Fiskars’ net sales were EUR 547 million.  

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Top Skills

Commodity Trading Tools
Forward Contract Buying
Hedging
Market Trend Analysis

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