Interested about shaping the future of public transport?
Public Safety and Mobility is a business unit within Teleste where technology has a direct impact on millions of people everyday
life. We build solutions for public transport and public spaces, where long lifecycles, high availability, and uncompromising
reliability are essential.
And behind every successful product is a sourcing network that makes it possible.
We are now looking for a Sourcing Manager to take ownership of developing a competitive, reliable, and scalable supply base for
Teleste’s Public Safety and Mobility business. In this business-critical role, you will influence supplier strategy, cost
competitiveness, and supply continuity for demanding electronics and technology products used in public transport, passenger
information, and safety-critical operating environments. The role is located in Littoinen, Turku.
You will lead strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, commercial agreements, and cost improvement initiatives within your area
of responsibility, working closely with engineering, operations, quality, and project teams.
This is an empowered individual contributor role, offering broad ownership and influence without direct people-management
responsibilities.
Your key responsibilities
Lead strategic sourcing activities for selected categories, suppliers and materials
Lead RFQs, supplier selection, negotiations, and commercial agreements with clear ownership of results
Develop supplier performance in cost, quality, delivery, and sustainability
Support new product introductions and engineering changes together with internal stakeholders
Conduct market analysis, benchmarking, and cost comparisons to improve competitiveness
Identify supply risks, availability constraints, and obsolescence issues, and drive mitigation actions
Monitor and improve sourcing-related KPIs and supplier performance
What we are looking for
- Several years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, and/or supply chain management in an industrial or
manufacturing environment
Proven track record in supplier negotiations, commercial agreements, and cost competitiveness
Ability to deliver measurable negotiation outcomes in pricing, terms, lead times, or supplier performance
- Strong understanding of technical sourcing, electronics, electromechanical and/or mechanical assemblies, or industrial
manufacturing processes
Ability to work effectively with R&D, production, quality, and project teams in a cross-functional environment
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Experience with ERP tools
We're an international company, so you'll need to communicate confidently in both Finnish and English
You won't just support the business. You'll help to shape it.
What we offer
A meaningful role in an international technology company serving public transport and public safety customers
The opportunity to influence sourcing decisions, supplier development, and product competitiveness
Close collaboration with experienced colleagues across sourcing, engineering, operations, and quality
A role with visible business impact in a demanding industrial and electronics manufacturing environment
The possibility to grow professionally in strategic sourcing and supply chain leadership
If you are ready to lead sourcing decisions that directly shape supplier performance, product competitiveness, and business
continuity, this is an opportunity to make a visible impact in a demanding international technology business.
For more information, please contact Eva Laakso tel. +358 40 5493759 (available for call on Tuesday 22.9. between 12:00-14:00).
Please submit your application by 30.09.2026.
Come and help us build solutions that keep societies moving and safe.