Senior Commodity Manager Castings (m / f / d)

Investigo; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global market leading manufacturing company in Düsseldorf is looking for an experienced Category Manager. This role requires developing and executing strategies for castings and mechanical components while collaborating with global teams. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in category management, a relevant degree, and be fluent in both English and German. The position offers a competitive salary and the chance to work with a pioneering firm in the manufacturing sector.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience within category management, focusing on castings & mechanical components.
• Strong understanding of suppliers for castings & mechanical components.
• Fluent in both English and German.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute the category strategy for castings, forgings & mechanical components.
• Collaborate with the Global Category Manager and regional category teams.
• Lead supplier management activities including development and consolidation.
• Partner with business segments to shape the category’s strategic direction.

Kenntnisse

Supplier management

Negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Category strategy development

Fluent in English

Fluent in German

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in engineering or supply chain management

Jobbeschreibung

I am currently partnered with a global market leading tier-1 manufacturing company that is searching for an experienced category manager to join their organisation in Dusseldorf. With a large global presence across Europe, the US and Asia, they're true pioneer within the manufacturing sector.

Given the strong performance of the company, they're looking to increase their procurement headcount and are seeking professionals with experience in casting, forging, mechanical and turned parts sourcing.

Responsibilities :

• Develop and execute the category strategy for castings, forgings & mechanical components, including building strategic sourcing partnerships, leading negotiations, and implementing sourcing strategies
• Collaborate with the Global Category Manager and regional category teams to drive cohesive strategies
• Lead supplier management activities, including supplier development, supply base consolidation, cost-reduction roadmaps, and execution of the supplier segmentation strategy.
• Partner with business segments to shape the category’s strategic direction

Experience Required :

• Bachelors degree, ideally within engineering or supply chain management
• 5+ years of experience within category management, focusing on castings & mechanical components
• Strong understand of suppliers for castings & mechanical components
• Fluent English & German language