Category Manager – Electronics (English-Speaking, m/f/d)

Commodity Manager – Tooling (English-Speaking, m/f/d)

Commodity Manager – Tooling (English-Speaking, m/f/d)

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DSJ Global have partnered with a globally recognised Tier 1 automotive supplier to hire several key procurement professionals (m/f/d) as part of a major expansion, based in Leipzig, Germany.

As part of a procurement transformation, these permanent roles offer the opportunity to shape strategy, define best practices, and influence the future direction of purchasing across a highly innovative product portfolio in smart transportation, smart infrastructure and software engineering.

With several specialised plants under development, we are seeking experienced professionals across the following functions:

Open Roles:

• Project Buyers (m/f/d) - to support plant construction and CAPEX procurement
• Commodity Managers (m/f/d) - for core manufacturing categories such as injection moulding, stamping, die casting, machining, and semiconductors
• Category Managers (m/f/d) - to lead category strategies, supplier mapping, and long-term sourcing frameworks

This is a rare opportunity to be part of a full-scale procurement build-out where your input will directly influence systems, supplier base, and strategic direction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and implement sourcing strategies across assigned categories or projects
• Build and manage supplier relationships for both local and international sourcing
• Lead contract negotiations, focusing on cost, quality, and delivery
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and project teams
• Drive process improvements and contribute to the development of a high-performing procurement function

Qualifications:

• Proven procurement experience within the automotive or manufacturing sector
• Strong knowledge in one or more of the relevant commodities or capital project buying
• German fluency (C1+) is a bonus, not a requirement.
• Ability to work onsite at the Leipzig location

Additional Advantages:

• Experience in greenfield projects or procurement transformation environments
• Background working with global supplier bases and technical products

If you are excited by the idea of building something from the ground up and influencing the future of procurement within a high-growth, tech-forward company, please reach out on LinkedIn or apply directly with your CV.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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