Commodity Buyer (m/f/d)

VBA Clarios Germany GmbH & Co.KG; Hannover; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarios in Hannover, HQ, Germany, is seeking a Commodity Buyer (m/f/d) to manage indirect materials procurement across headquarters and European entities, lead supplier selection, bidding and negotiations, and drive standardization and process improvements.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, ensure compliance, and oversee supplier relationships, with a background in business or supply chain and proficiency in SAP and e-procurement tools.

Qualifications

• Commercial or technical apprenticeship, bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, SCM or comparable qualification.
• Relevant professional experience in procurement, sourcing or related function; indirect procurement preferred.
• Practical experience with sourcing, supplier selection, competitive bidding, negotiations, POs and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase requisitions, POs and sourcing for indirect materials and services across HQ and European entities.
• Create transparency on demand, spend and supplier performance; identify opportunities for standardization and consolidation.
• Partner with requestors and senior leaders to clarify requirements, explain options and risks, and align decisions.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiations

Stakeholder management

Vendor relations

Fluent English

German language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain Management or related

Tools

SAP

e-procurement tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Commodity Buyer (m/f/d)

Batteries are our Business. People are our Power. At Clarios, we produce advanced low-voltage battery technologies and smart solutions that power nearly every type of vehicle. One in three vehicles worldwide is powered by a Clarios battery. We are home to strong brands such as VARTA® and OPTIMA® and share one goal: creating cutting-edge technology sustainably. Ready to power up your career? Explore the possibilities with us and become a valued member of our team.

Location of the position: Hannover, HQ, Germany

What you will do

• Manage purchase requisitions, purchase orders and sourcing activities for indirect materials and services across headquarters and European entities.
• Create transparency on demand, spend and supplier performance, and identify opportunities for standardization, bundling, automation and supplier consolidation.
• Partner proactively with operational requestors and senior leaders to clarify requirements, explain options and risks, and align decisions and next steps.
• Lead supplier selection, competitive bidding and negotiations, and coordinate contracts with Legal, Finance and relevant business functions.
• Improve strategic sourcing, tactical buying, approval, supplier onboarding and payment-related processes.
• Guide stakeholders through procurement policies and processes with a solution-oriented mindset while ensuring compliance and constructive challenge.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor contractual, policy and performance expectations within the assigned portfolio.
• Take ownership of procurement issues through resolution, coordinating internal and external parties effectively.

What makes you a good fit

• Commercial or technical apprenticeship, bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain Management or a comparable qualification.
• Relevant professional experience in procurement, sourcing or another industrial or service-oriented function; indirect procurement experience is preferred.
• Practical experience with sourcing, supplier selection, competitive bidding, negotiations, purchase orders and procurement process improvement.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence engaging different functions, cultures and hierarchy levels.
• Supportive and customer-oriented approach combined with constructive challenge, analytical thinking, ownership and reliable follow-through.
• Knowledge of purchasing practices and applicable regulations; proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with SAP and e-procurement tools are preferred.
• Fluent English and German.

What we offer you

Input matters just as much as output. As a global leader in low-voltage battery technologies, we know that progress starts with our people. At Clarios, your passion, ingenuity and grit are valued, and our benefits philosophy reflects our commitment to supporting and rewarding our employees. Exciting professional tasks and challenges in a diverse international environment with strong commitment to integrity, values, social engagement and sustainability. Arrange your working hours and breaks flexible via our flexible and trust-based working hours model and combine your professional and private life even better according to our mobile work policy and company kindergarten. A competitive remuneration package, including additional payments such as holiday, Christmas as well as company pension program. Your well-being is very important to us: Take advantage of our preventive health care offers such as fitness center, physiotherapist, modern office environment, healthy canteen, team and company events or hobby clubs. Stay fit whilst at the same time positively contributing to our environment: Lease your company bike. Our well-advanced onboarding process and buddy program supports you to quickly grow into the position and team. By using the offering in our Internal Learning Academy, LinkedIn Learning and EMEA Mentoring Program you will be able to further grow professionally and personally. Last, but not least we support you in relocating and finding a flat in location surrounding if applicable and depending on individual factors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Clarios, LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law, EEO is the Law (supplement), and Pay Transparency Non-discrimination. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please email [e-mail].

About Clarios

Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus - advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. You can find more information here (PDF).