Strategic Global Commodity Manager - Chemicals

AT&S; Leoben; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Onboarding program

Canteen facilities

Parking and e-charging

Job summary

AT&S in Leoben, Austria, seeks a Senior Commodity Manager – Chemicals to own the global procurement strategy for chemical commodities. You will combine commercial acumen with deep market knowledge to secure supply, optimize costs and drive supplier innovation across manufacturing operations.

You will lead negotiations, manage contracts, and mentor junior managers while collaborating with technology, engineering, quality and finance teams in a multinational setting.

Qualifications

• University degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related STEM field.
• Professional experience, ideally in international manufacturing.
• Strong experience in strategic procurement, supplier management and complex negotiations.
• Excellent analytical and commercial skills; SAP and MS Office proficiency.
• Fluent English, cross-cultural collaboration; German/Mandarin an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global procurement strategy for chemicals, translating needs into sustainable sourcing.
• Lead complex negotiations and contract management with long-term partnerships while ensuring compliance.
• Develop strategic suppliers and evaluate new technologies to improve cost and supply resilience.
• Identify regulatory, geopolitical, and supplier risks and translate them into mitigation strategies.
• Mentor junior commodity managers and foster collaboration across functions.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Supplier management

Complex negotiations

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Education

Chemistry/Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office

CIPS certification

Job description

AT&S in Leoben, Austria, seeks a Senior Commodity Manager – Chemicals to own the global procurement strategy for chemical commodities. You will combine commercial acumen with deep market knowledge to secure supply, optimize costs and drive supplier innovation across manufacturing operations.

You will lead negotiations, manage contracts, and mentor junior managers while collaborating with technology, engineering, quality and finance teams in a multinational setting.