Sr. Commodity Buyer

Inalfa Development & Support Services

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Shanghai Until 9/21/2026 10+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

We open up your world with every drive

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?

Your Main Tasks and Responsibilities Are:

  • Identify and manage a world-class supply base to support business objectives and company's product roadmaps.

    ·        Negotiate best terms and conditions to meet profitability objectives.

    ·        Develop and maintain long term supplier relationships that provide competitive advantages such as lowest cost, excellent quality and superior customer service. Participate in supply Chain strategies and engage with suppliers to support supply chain requirements.

    ·        Work closely with the supply chain team to assure supply availability.

    ·        Drive total cost ownership and continuous cost reduction with suppliers.

    ·        Formulate, maintain and distribute product cost profile at component level for purchased products

    ·        Participate as an active member of cross-functional team to support on-time launch of projects.

    ·        Conduct product and technology scouting to identify and present new product and technology opportunities to Product Management.

    ·        Monitor and evaluate industry supply trends. Stay on top of trend data of raw material supply and pricing. Analyze, predict and prevent adverse capacity constraints or material price increases.

    ·        Survey and certify new suppliers in conjunction with Quality, R&D. Audit supplier conformance to quality, capacity and cost commitments.

    ·        Represent and maintain Company's brand and values to the supply base with highest level of integrity and ethics.

What Do We Expect From You:

  • Bachelor Degree in Engineering/Sciences or other applicable fields, Master Degree is plus.

    ·        10+ years’ experience in Automotive Purchasing /Engineering area.

    ·        Good English oral and writing ability.

    ·        Strong negotiation and communication skills.

    ·        Supplier and project management experiences.

    ·        Solid product and market knowledge of mechanical, plastic, stamping, glass electrical components, etc.

What can you expect from us? 

  • Mobile Allowance.
  • Physical examination.
  • Commercial insurance.
  • Training/ Employees activities.
  • Annual Leave.

Our Core Values are One Inalfa, Ownership, Ambition and Progress.

 

WE ARE IN IT TO WIN IT!

Does this sound interesting to you? Don't hesitate and submit your application today.

Location

Shanghai, East Jin Xiu Road, Lane 2777, Building 33

Time Type

Full time

Contact Person

Xiumin Yu (俞秀敏)
About this role

Summary

Manage automotive supply base, negotiate terms, reduce costs, and support project launches.

Job title

Sr. Commodity Buyer

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

automotive

Location requirements

Must be in Shanghai; remote work not specified.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

engineeringnegotiationsupplier managementproject managementmarket knowledge

Preferred skills

communicationproduct knowledge

Specializations

supply chainnegotiationsupplier managementcost reductionautomotive
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Shanghai, China

On-site City
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