• Develops, implements, and communicates strategies to all Inalfa stakeholders to support the company’s regional and global objectives. Along with all Inalfa stakeholders; Identifies, selects and maintains suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a competitive price whilst maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct for the assigned commodity.• Achieve annual cost reduction objectives for the assigned commodity by negotiation, resourcing or Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE)• Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability, and prepares market analysis reports for the assigned commodity.• Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.• Find synergies between Regional Commodity and Project Purchasing, identifying and seizing opportunities to leverage suppliers for further cost reductions on existing business in exchange for new business.• Make use of SMS reports and supplier risk management tools to set supplier strategy. • Provide regular reports identifying activities/accomplishments/commodity strategy for the assigned commodity.• Participate with Supplier Quality Department in supplier development & supplier systems and quality audits.• Schedule & lead strategic business reviews annually with key suppliers.• Support the project team during kick off review meetings related for the assigned commodity• Proactively support, control and co-ordinate regional change management process for the assigned commodity• Supports and part of the supplier escalation problem solving team for all regional operationsRequirementsBachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from four-year College or university, preferred; 2-3 (level II), 3-5 (Sr.) years related experience and/or technical background• Negotiating skills are necessary to get best overall value• Must possess a technical acumen• Preferably knowledge of contractual language and contracts• Microsoft Office skills is a must