Senior Commodity Manager

A Key Automotive client is searching for several Commodity manager\’s across various Direct commodities. Please do not hesitate to apply if you are interested in joining this rapidly growing Automotive tier 1.

Responsibilities

• Development of the international product group strategy for assigned commodity
• Responsibility for a purchasing volume in the tens of millions
• Technical management for up to 30 locations as part of his commodity
• Analysis of the global procurement markets, assessment of changes in terms of opportunities and risks
• Definition and development of a globally competitive supplier panel
• Management of global inquiries and contract awards on a TCO basis
• Negotiation and conclusion of contracts
• Application and further development of modern negotiation tools, auctions, parallel negotiations and game theory approaches

Qualifications

• Successfully completed studies or several years of professional experience
• Several years of relevant professional experience as a strategic buyer or commodity manager
• Authentic personality, communication/negotiation skills and assertiveness
• Sovereignty in contact with higher management levels, both internally and externally
• Willingness to travel and intercultural competence