Purchasing Specialist

Sine Engineering; Tampere; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Lunch benefit

Wellbeing allowance

Extended healthcare

Accident insurance

Travel insurance

Office perks

Flexible hours

No crunch policy

Focus time

High-end equipment

Lab & gadget budget

Job summary

Sine Engineering in Tampere, Finland, is seeking a proactive Purchasing Specialist to manage end-to-end procurement, from creating POs to resolving shortages. You will liaise with Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering and Finance to ensure on-time deliveries and supplier onboarding.

The role requires experience with RFQ/RFI, supplier management, cost analysis, and ERP/MRP systems. English at least B2, and a hands-on, detail-oriented mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Understanding of purchasing processes (RFQ, RFI, POs, contracts, incoterms).
• Supplier management and onboarding, performance tracking.
• Cost analysis including landed cost and TCO.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, etc.).
• Basic contract understanding – payment and delivery terms.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders (POs) based on MRP, requisitions, or project needs.
• Validate order confirmations: prices, delivery dates, quantities.
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Resolve delivery delays, shortages, and discrepancies.
• Coordinate with warehouse for receiving alignment.
• Support onboarding new suppliers with documents and approvals.
• Request quotes (RFQs) and compare proposals.
• Collaborate with Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Finance.
• Provide purchasing support during NPI and ECR/ECO changes.

Skills

Understanding of purchasing processes

Supplier management

Cost analysis

English (B2+)

Demand planning awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in supply chain/engineering

Tools

Excel

SAP

Oracle

Dynamics

Job description

Sine Engineering is a leading global company developing advanced radio communication and navigation systems. We are building mission‑critical infrastructure for the multi‑million‑drone era.

We are looking for a proactive Purchasing Specialist to manage 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, and collaborate closely with Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Finance teams.

Location: Tampere, on‑site, full‑time, permanent position

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and manage purchase orders (POs) based on MRP, requisitions, or project needs

• Validate order confirmations: prices, delivery dates, quantities

• Follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery

• Resolve delivery delays, shortages, and discrepancies.

• Follow up with warehouse team to have proper receiving within WH

• Maintain day-to-day communication with suppliers

• Support onboarding new suppliers by collecting documents and coordinating approval flows

• Request quotes (RFQs) and compare proposal

• Work closely with Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Finance

• Provide purchasing support during new product development (NPI)

• Support engineering changes (ECR/ECO) by updating suppliers and adjusting POs

Requirements:

• Understanding of purchasing processes (RFQ, RFI, POs, contracts, and incoterms)

• Supplier management (evaluation, onboarding, performance tracking)

• Cost analysis — ability to compare quotes, calculate landed cost, evaluate TCO

• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, etc.)

• Basic contract understanding — payment terms, delivery terms, warranty clauses

• Strong ability to analyze prices, trends, and delivery performance

• Proficiency with Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, data validation)

• Understanding demand planning and how it impacts purchasing

• English: B2 or higher

Nice to have:

• Experience working at EMS factories.

What We Offer

Paid Time Off

• 4+1 weeks of vacation from your first day

Health & Wellness Package

• Lunch benefit: daily allowance up to the tax‑free limit

• Sport & culture benefit: annual budget for gyms, sports, and cultural activities

• Wellbeing allowance: support for massage, mental health services, and other wellness needs

• Extended occupational healthcare: enhanced coverage including partial dental care.

• Accident insurance (24/7): coverage during both work and personal time

• Business travel insurance

• Office perks: coffee, snacks, fruits, and more

Work Model

• Flexible working hours (core hours: 10:00–15:00)

• No‑crunch policy - no systematic overtime; any overtime is compensated

• Meeting‑light culture with protected focus time

Growth & Innovation

• High‑end equipment (premium laptop, monitor, peripherals)

• Annual lab & gadget budget for hardware, tools, books, and learning materials

• Hackathons and offsites focused on innovation

Travel & Mobility

• Full coverage of business travel expenses (tickets, accommodation, transportation)

• Per diem according to maximum tax‑free Vero rates

Impact & Culture

• Low‑hierarchy, engineering‑driven environment

• High autonomy with zero micromanagement

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