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And, he/she lead to procure/purchase for all required materials and components for Inalfa Roof Systems products including assigned own commodity on a global and/or regional basis.Your Main Tasks and Responsibilities Are:\nManage supplier sourcing and procurement activities for new program launches from quotation through production.\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to achieve cost, quality, delivery, and service targets.\nPrepare and manage RFQs, purchase orders, engineering changes, and commercial negotiations.\nCollaborate closely with Engineering, SCM, SQD, Finance, and Operations to support program success.\nLead supplier design reviews and coordinate program purchasing activities throughout the project lifecycle.\nMonitor supplier performance, identify cost reduction opportunities, and support continuous improvement initiatives.\nPrepare regular reports and ensure purchasing activities comply with global purchasing strategies and procedures.\nWhat Do We Expect From You:\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, Logistics, Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.\nAt least 3 years of purchasing or project procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.\nExperience in supplier management, sourcing, cost analysis, and commercial negotiations.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.\nAbility to manage multiple projects and work effectively with cross-functional teams.\nGood command of English for communication in a global business environment.\nExperience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office is preferred.\nWhat can you expect from us?\nAttractive working conditions and benefits.\nA culture focused on teamwork and solving problems together.\nAn innovative atmosphere where new ideas are welcome!\nOpportunities for your personal and professional development.\nOur Core Values areOne Inalfa, Ownership, Ambition and Progress.\nWE ARE IN IT TO WIN IT!\nDoes this sound interesting to you? 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