Commodity Manager (based in Landau, Biassono or Plovdiv)

Watts Water Technologies; Biassono; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading industrial company in Italy is seeking a Commodity Manager to manage the procurement of key commodities and ensure timely availability of goods. Responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in procurement, excellent analytical and communication skills in German and English, and a university degree in a related field. This position requires travel of 25-50%.

Competenze

• At least 5 years' experience as a commodity manager or similar role.
• Proven procurement experience in technical products.
• Sound knowledge of supply chain management.

Mansioni

• Develop and implement sourcing and procurement strategies.
• Analyze market trends and supply chain risks.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts.

Conoscenze

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills in German

Communication skills in English

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Formazione

University degree in sourcing or related field

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Commodity Manager : Manage procurement and purchasing of key commodities of Direct Materials and some indirect categories to ensure timely availability of goods and materials at optimized TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Development and implementation of sourcing and procurement strategies for Watts Industries Germany in line with the European and global (sourcing) strategy
• Analyze market trends, supply chain risks, and demand forecasts.
• Develop sourcing strategies for assigned commodities aligned with company goals
• Identify cost reduction opportunities through sourcing, process improvements, or value engineering.
• Benchmarking; identification of new (backup) sources and continuous improvement of the supply base to ensure an uninterrupted supply chain (quality and timing) at optimal TCO
• Managing supplier relationships and negotiating contracts, terms and planning
• Troubleshooting supply problems
• Ensuring the completeness and integrity of supplier data, purchasing records and related documentation
• Preparing cost estimates and managing budgets

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 5 years' experience as a commodity manager or in a similar position in an industrial environment
• Proven track record in the procurement of technical products
• Sound knowledge of procurement and supply chain management
• Supervisory and leadership experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in German and English
• Critical thinking and strong negotiation skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a team and independently

EDUCATION

• University degree in sourcing, supply chain management, business administration or a related field

TRAVEL

25-50%