Procurement Manager – Raw Materials

Hartwall, Lahti – part of the Royal Unibrew Group

At Hartwall, we manufacture the drinks people love to live and celebrate with. We are part of the Danish beverage company Royal Unibrew, a leading regional player in a number of markets primarily in Northern Europe, Italy and in the international malt beverage markets. Now we are looking for a new team member to join our Royal Unibrew Procurement team.

Your Role

Are you a passionate procurement professional with deep expertise in raw materials for beverage or food industry – and ready to make a real impact at one of Finland’s most iconic beverage companies? We are looking for a skilled Procurement Manager to help us source smarter, build stronger supplier partnerships, and drive meaningful change across our value chain.

As Procurement Manager for Raw Materials, you will be part of the Group Procurement function represented at Hartwall, reporting to the Procurement Director for Finland and Baltics. This is a broad and impactful role – you will lead category management, develop supplier relationships, drive sourcing and negotiations, and champion continuous improvement across the value chain.

You would be responsible for all the raw materials used in Hartwall beverage production. You will be the local expert connecting Royal Unibrew group strategies with Finnish market realities, and your work will directly support Hartwall’s growth and sustainability ambitions.

In this role, you will:

• 
  
  
  
  • Deliver on financial KPIs through rigorous spend management, data governance, and active ownership of market numbers in reporting and budget cycles
  
  
  • Execute group category strategies with local relevance – leading sourcing, negotiations, and supplier development to meet cost, service, sustainability, and innovation targets
  
  
  • Drive supplier performance management with key suppliers, ensuring improvement plans are executed in close collaboration with market and operational stakeholders
  
  
  • Champion procurement excellence by embedding best practices across the market and contributing to the broader Royal Unibrew procurement community
  
  
  • Partner closely with market stakeholders, group procurement, and supply chain teams to identify and deliver efficiency initiatives
  
  
  • Represent procurement in strategic and cross-functional projects, including business integration activities and cross-country sourcing initiatives
  
  
  • Stay externally connected – tracking supplier landscapes, commodities, EU regulations, and digitalisation trends to proactively spot opportunities and risks
  
  
  
  

What We Are Looking For

You are a confident procurement professional who combines analytical rigor with strong commercial instincts. You thrive in a fast-moving, international environment and know how to build trust with stakeholders at every level.

You bring:

• 
  
  
  
  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree – a professional CIPS qualification or similar is a plus
  
  
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant procurement and supply chain experience, preferably in food industry within an international or matrixed organization –beverage background is an advantage
  
  
  • A track record of leading cross-country category strategies and executing regional sourcing projects
  
  
  • Strong knowledge of procurement processes, ERP systems, and commodity management – with a proactive approach to AI and digital tools
  
  
  • Sharp analytical and negotiation skills, paired with a good aptitude for risk management
  
  
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills to engage and align senior stakeholders internally and externally
  
  
  • A collaborative mindset with the confidence to challenge the status quo when it matters
  
  
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office tools
  
  
  • Fluency in English and Finnish
  
  
  
  

What We Offer

We offer you an exciting opportunity in a strong and well-known branded company, working with beverages loved by Finns. At Hartwall, we operate in the business of enjoyment – and we want that to be reflected in everything we do. Our goal is to be the most refreshing workplace in the country, and we are working hard to achieve it.

In this role, you will have true ownership and responsibility in a key procurement position, working across strategic raw material categories. You’ll be based at our Lahti production facility, with the flexibility of a hybrid working model. You’ll also be part of a collaborative team culture where ideas quickly turn into action, and where your contribution genuinely matters.

At Hartwall, you’ll find some of the most dedicated, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic colleagues in the industry. We thirst for success together – and we make sure the journey is as enjoyable as the destination.

At Hartwall, you’ll be surrounded by fantastic colleagues and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits: extensive healthcare, diverse hobby groups, and wellbeing, travel, and sports benefits. In addition, you can choose your own monthly beverage selection. We also offer access to concerts, sports events, and festivals, with tickets frequently available to our employees.

We offer excellent opportunities for professional development and career growth, both within Hartwall and across the wider Royal Unibrew Group. A career at Hartwall is more than just a job – it’s a chance to leave a real mark on the sourcing practices behind drinks enjoyed across Finland.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Upload your application as soon as possible – we interview on a continuous basis and would love to hear from you. Please submit your application no later than 23 September.

For more information, please contact Antti Virtanen, Procurement Director Finland and Baltics. You can reach Antti at +358 440 770043 on 07.09.2026 15:00-17:00 and 10.09.2026 15:00-17:00, 16.09.2026 15:00-18:00 Finnish time.

About Hartwall

Our mission is to refresh Finland. We believe that every situation, person, and opportunity holds potential. Our glass is always half full.

Our production facilities are located in Lahti and Turku, with our spring water bottling plant in Karijoki. Our extensive portfolio ranges from waters to wines, including beloved brands such as Hartwall Jaffa, Hartwall Original Long Drink, Hartwall Novelle, and Lahden Erikois. We are also the Finnish partner for Heineken and Pepsi brands, and we bring hundreds of quality beverages to Finland from around the world.

Hartwall is part of the Royal Unibrew Group, a leading regional multi-beverage company with brands enjoyed in more than 70 countries. Together, we produce, market, sell, and distribute quality beverages – and we challenge the boundaries of sustainable production every step of the way.

In Finland, we create both great drinks and positive impact. We are continuously developing our production to be more environmentally friendly—in Lahti and Turku, our beverages are already produced completely carbon-neutrally. We promote a responsible drinking culture and introduce new products that contribute to wellbeing. Behind it all are over 700 Hartwall employees, whose wellbeing is our top priority—we’re thirsty for success, together.

www.hartwall.fi

Hartwall’s mission is to refresh Finland. Every day we refresh people with our wide portfolio that ranges from water to wines and spirits. It includes iconic soft drinks such as Hartwall Jaffa, the world's first RTD drink Hartwall Original Long Drink and leading water brand Hartwall Novelle. We are also the partner of Heineken and Pepsi brands in Finland, and we import hundreds of quality beverages from around the world, from wines to coffee.

As a part of Royal Unibrew, we aim to produce the most sustainable drinks in the world. Our production facilities in Lahti and Turku are already carbon neutral, and our goal is to cut CO2 emissions in half by 2030 – throughout our entire value chain. We also promote a responsible drinking culture and bring new low and non-alcoholic products to our range. Making all this possible is our people: the well-being of our 700 Hartwall employees is our top priority.

www.hartwall.fi