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More than 200 UAV manufacturers rely on our technology, and our solutions power many of today's active interceptor operations.\nThrough our dual-use platform, we support civilian innovation while helping democratic nations strengthen their technological advantage.\nAny drone. Any scale. Anywhere.\nWe build resilient communication, navigation, and coordination systems for the age of autonomy.\nAbout the Role\nWe are looking for a proactive Purchasing Specialist to develop and manage our Finland office’s end-to-end procurement activities from creating purchase orders and validating supplier confirmations to ensuring timely deliveries and resolving shortages. You will maintain daily communication with suppliers, support onboarding and RFQ processes.\nWhat we need is a strong procurement professional who will thrive in a global role with a lot of independence and responsibility, with the potential to grow into team leadership.\nIn this position you will be building the procurement process in Finland together with your international colleagues and manager. Your colleagues and stakeholders are spread across several countries, so you'll work in an international collaboration setup, but you will as well work closely with our Engineering and Finance teams, so you should have a good understanding of the Finnish procurement field.\nWith us you'll learn, develop, and grow right alongside a fast-moving global company. Because this is a key role in Finland, it is also an opportunity to develop something new, and a possibility grow into a leadership position.\nLocation: Tampere, on-site, full-time, permanent position\nKey responsibilities\nCreate and manage purchase orders (POs) based on MRP, requisitions, or project needs\n\nValidate order confirmations: prices, delivery dates, quantities\n\nFollow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery\n\nResolve delivery delays, shortages, and discrepancies.\n\nFollow up with warehouse team to have proper receiving within WH\n\nMaintain day-to-day communication with suppliers\n\nSupport onboarding new suppliers by collecting documents and coordinating approval flows\n\nRequest quotes (RFQs) and compare proposal\n\nProvide purchasing support during new product development (NPI)\n\nSupport engineering changes (ECR/ECO) by updating suppliers and adjusting POs\n\nWhat we require\nTo succeed in this role, you should have:\nGood knowledge of Finnish procurement process, limitations and constraints\n\nGood understanding of purchasing processes (RFQ, RFI, POs, contracts, and incoterms)\n\nSupplier management skills (evaluation, onboarding, performance tracking)\n\nCost analysis skills like ability to compare quotes, calculate landed cost, evaluate TCO\n\nKnowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, etc.)\n\nBasic contract understanding like payment terms, delivery terms, warranty clauses etc.\n\nStrong ability to analyze prices, trends, and delivery performance\n\nProficiency with Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, data validation)\n\nUnderstanding demand planning and how it impacts purchasing\n\nEnglish: B2 or higher\n\nWhat we see as a plus\nExperience working at EMS factories\n\nHighly adaptable mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity, embrace change, and solve problems beyond previous experience\n\nWhat We Offer\nPaid Time Off\nThe Employee is entitled to an annual holiday 4 + 1 weeks from the start\nHealth & Wellness Package\nLunch Benefit: daily lunch allowance up to the tax-free limit as a fringe benefit.\n\nSport & Culture: annual budget for gyms, sports activities, cultural events, and hobbies.\n\nWellbeing Allowance: additional allowance for massage and other wellness support.\n\nExtended Occupational Healthcare: enhanced coverage including partial dental care.\n\nAccident Insurance (24/7): full coverage for accidents during both work and free time.\n\nBusiness Travel Insurance: coverage for work-related travel.\n\nSnacks & Office Comforts: coffee, snacks, fruits and other office perks.\n\nWork Model\nFlexible Working Hours: core hours from 10:00 to 15:00.\n\nNo-Crunch Policy: no systematic overtime; overtime is compensated or reimbursed.\n\nMeeting-Light Culture: protected focus time and minimal unnecessary meetings.\n\nGrowth & Innovation\nHigh-End Equipment: premium laptop, monitor, and peripherals.\n\nLab & Gadget Budget: annual budget for hardware, tools, books, and learning materials.\n\nHackathons & Offsites: regular internal events focused on innovation and technology.\n\nTravel & Mobility\nBusiness Travel Expenses: full coverage of tickets, accommodation, and transportation.\n\nPer Diem (Vero Max): daily allowances according to the maximum tax-free Vero rates.\n\nImpact & Culture\nLow-hierarchy, engineering-driven environment with strong autonomy and zero micromanagement.\n\nCulture Statement\nDon’t meet every requirement? Research shows that many candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. At Sine Engineering, we value authenticity and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t perfectly match every listed requirement. You might be the ideal candidate for this role- or for another opportunity with us.\nJoin our dynamic team and play a key role in shaping the future of UAV technology.\nPrivacy Notice\nBy applying for this position, you consent to the processing of your personal data for recruitment purposes.\nYour data will be handled in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Finnish Act on the Protection of Privacy in Working Life. 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