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Lucia Arechiga Carvajal

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Would you like to work on the development of roof systems for future car models together with some of the market leaders in the automotive industry? Inalfa Roof Systems is a world leading supplier for OEM automotive roof systems and still growing strong. Are you ready to grow with us?

Indirect Buyer

Your Main Tasks and Responsibilities Are:

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect categories aligned with company goals.
Manage procurement processes for indirect materials and services, including RFQs, negotiations, and contract management.
Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and service criteria based on documented compliance with company standards.
Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, engineering, maintenance, and finance to understand procurement needs and ensure supply continuity.
Drive cost savings, process improvements, and supplier performance enhancements.
Ensure compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and legal regulations.
Maintain accurate procurement records and utilize ERP systems for order tracking and reporting.
Perform cost analysis with a thorough understanding of cost drivers.
Verify with the company's legal advisers the contractual language, to achieve a correct drafting of contracts favorable to the interests and commercial conditions of our company.
Evaluate the supplier's performance and stability and look for the implementation of improvements and corrective actions when necessary.
Prepare and supervise documents such as requisitions, cost reduction spreadsheets, partial analysis worksheets, and industry trends for assigned purchases.
Participate and support the new product / line launch support activities.
Prepare Purchase Orders in the company's ERP.
Collaborate with MRO warehouse management to define re-order points, safety stock, and inventory levels for indirect materials and spare parts.
Follow up on purchase orders until the delivery of material to the plant, as well as ensure the correct and complete delivery of information to the finance department.
Ensure compliance with all security measures in the materials area and in offices.
Support cycle counts or inventories carried out in the organization.
Compliance with information security requirements (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability).

What Do We Expect From You:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following fields:

Supply Chain Management
Business Administration
Procurement or Purchasing
Industrial Engineering
Finance or related discipline

Experience and capability:

5 years in the position.
5 years preferably in the Automotive Industry

Language: Fluent English Software: ERP, Microsoft Office (Excel)

Procurement & Sourcing Skills: Strategic sourcing of services and non-production goods, Total cost of ownership (TCO) evaluation, Request for Quotation (RFQ) and bidding process management, Contract negotiation and supplier selection.

Supplier Relationship Management: Supplier onboarding and qualification, performance monitoring and service level agreement (SLA) enforcement, supplier development and conflict resolution.

Analytical & Financial Acumen: Spend analysis and budget tracking, Cost avoidance and savings tracking, financial evaluation of vendor proposals.

Technical & Operational Understanding: Familiarity with MRO, IT, logistics, facilities, and professional services, Understanding of maintenance and operational continuity requirements

ERP & Digital Tools Proficiency: ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, LN) for procurement and requisition workflows, Excel, Power BI, or similar tools for spend reporting and analysis.

Compliance & Risk Management: Adherence to company procurement policies, Risk assessment for vendor performance, delivery, and service reliability, Basic understanding of ISO 14001, safety, TSAX, and sustainability compliance

Communication & Collaboration: Strong verbal and written communication for vendor and internal stakeholder interaction, Cross-functional collaboration with IT, facilities, HR, finance, and legal departments

Project Management: Managing timelines for indirect procurement initiatives, Coordinating multi-site or global service contracts

Desirables:

Master’s Degree (optional but advantageous):