Marimekko is a Finnish lifestyle design company renowned for its original prints and colors. The company’s product portfolio includes high-quality clothing, bags and accessories as well as home décor items ranging from textiles to tableware. When Marimekko was founded in 1951, its unparalleled printed fabrics gave it a strong and unique identity. In 2025, the company's net sales totaled EUR 190 million and comparable operating profit margin was 17.1 percent. Globally, there are over 170 Marimekko stores, and online store serves customers in 39 countries. The key markets are Northern Europe, the Asia-Pacific region and North America. The Group employs about 490 people. The company’s share is quoted on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. www.marimekko.com

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented

Supplier & Materials Specialist

to join our Printing Mill team in Herttoniemi, Helsinki.

As our Supplier & Materials Specialist, you will own and develop the Printing Mill supplier contract portfolio, including contract negotiations, and contract management practices. You will manage the Printing Mill chemical portfolio and ensure compliance with chemical safety and regulatory requirements. In addition, you will support maintenance procurement activities and participate in R&D and product development projects by providing expertise related to chemicals, suppliers, and materials.

You will also oversee inventory management of chemicals and other production materials, ensuring stock accuracy and material availability. Furthermore, you will support production planning activities through work order administration, system data maintenance, and reporting.

This is a full-time and permanent position, in which you will report to our Production Manager.

What are your key responsibilities in this role?

• Own and develop the Printing Mill supplier contract portfolio.
• Manage supplier relationships and support strategic sourcing activities.
• Own the Printing Mill chemical portfolio and compliance processes.
• Ensure availability and inventory accuracy of chemicals and production materials.
• Manage work order administration, master data, and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier, material, and operational processes.

What will help you succeed in this role?

• Relevant educational background (Bachelor’s or master’s degree) in Supply Chain
  Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• A few years of experience in supplier management, procurement, chemical management, contract management, or a similar role.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills, with the ability to build effective partnerships with suppliers and internal teams.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Fluent communication skills in English and Finnish.

At Marimekko we encourage people to be themselves and value diversity. We believe in fairness and doing things together, using common sense and finding joy in our work. If you connect with these values and have the right background, we might be able to offer you a unique opportunity to work in an exciting, international environment with one of the most iconic lifestyle brands.

What do we offer you?

At Marimekko, bold ideas, joy and authenticity are part of everyday life. You’ll join a creative community where people are encouraged to be themselves, use common sense and get things done together. This is what we call our Marimekko Spirit.

We want Marimekko to be a place where you can develop your skills, grow in your role and enjoy working alongside passionate and supportive colleagues. Along with meaningful work, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including extensive occupational healthcare, a wellbeing benefit, an employee discount on Marimekko products, a subsidized lunch benefit and a working clothes benefit.

Could you be the next Marimekko talent to join our team?

If you connect with these values and have the right background, we might be able to offer you an inspiring opportunity at one of the world’s first lifestyle brands, and certainly the most colorful. Please submit your application, CV and cover letter, including your salary expectations, via our careers site at company.marimekko.com/careers.

We will begin interviews during the application period, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, but no later than 11.10.2026. For more information about the role, please contact Laura Gustafsson, Production Manager, by email: laura.gustafsson@marimekko.com

Our Recruitment Process

1. The application period closes on 11.10.2026. We review candidates continuously, and interviews may begin before the deadline.
2. Video interview via RecRight. Applicants invited to this stage will receive an email with instructions.
3. On-site interview at our Headquarters in Herttoniemi, Helsinki
4. Final selection. After all interview rounds, we make the final hiring decision and inform the chosen candidate.

Marimekko's culture and working environment are founded on equality, inclusion and cherishing diversity. Marimekko welcomes and encourages everyone regardless of their national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion or other personal characteristic to apply. Recruitment is always based on business need, and the candidates are evaluated on relevant knowledge, skills and experience as well as motivation. Marimekko is ranked as the 7th Most Attractive Employer in Finland amongst business professionals according to Universum’s ranking.  Marimekko is also the 5th most attractive employer in Finland amongst business students. Read more about the Universum’s ranking on their website.