Commodity Manager

DAF Trucks NV; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36-hour week

27 vacation days

13 ADV days

Performance bonus

Work-life balance

Retirement plan

Education programs

Job summary

DAF Trucks NV is seeking a results‑oriented Commodity Manager to lead the end‑to‑end procurement of a diverse portfolio, including Injection Moulded, Lines & Hoses, Rubber, and Rubber‑to‑Metal components. You will shape commodity strategy and ensure cost, quality, and performance improvements.

In this role you will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing and Logistics, aligning supplier roadmaps with DAF’s technology strategy and driving market research to stay ahead of trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (commercial automotive engineering or technical business studies).
• 2–5 years of work experience with ambition to grow as a professional buyer in automotive industry.
• Strong communication skills, representable and skilled negotiator.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Own procurement of an assigned commodity portfolio (Injection Moulded, Lines & Hoses, Rubber, Rubber‑to‑Metal).
• Define sourcing strategies and mitigate supply risks; negotiate contracts and develop suppliers.
• Deliver cost, quality, and performance improvements; drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Commercial Automotive Engineering / Technical Business Studies

Job description

Job Description

As a Commodity Manager you are responsible for the overall procurement of an assigned commodity portfolio.

• Take ownership of a diverse commodity portfolio covering Injection Moulded, Lines & Hoses, Rubber and Rubber-to-Metal components with the opportunity to further develop and shape the commodity strategy
• Combine strategic thinking with hands‑on execution, from defining sourcing strategies and mitigating supply risks to negotiating contracts, developing suppliers, and delivering cost, quality, and performance improvements
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the quality, reliability, and performance of your commodity’s systems
• You will act as the ‘spider in the web’ between external suppliers and the internal customers
• Close collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Logistics, enabling you to build a strong internal network , drive cross‑functional initiatives and ensure timely project execution
• Align supplier roadmaps with PACCAR’s long‑term technology strategy
• You will be active in early supplier involvement in new developments. In addition, you constantly engage in conducting market research and benchmarking in order to respond quickly to new market trends

Job Description

As a Commodity Manager you are responsible for the overall procurement of an assigned commodity portfolio.

• Take ownership of a diverse commodity portfolio covering Injection Moulded, Lines & Hoses, Rubber and Rubber-to-Metal components with the opportunity to further develop and shape the commodity strategy
• Combine strategic thinking with hands‑on execution, from defining sourcing strategies and mitigating supply risks to negotiating contracts, developing suppliers, and delivering cost, quality, and performance improvements
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the quality, reliability, and performance of your commodity’s systems
• You will act as the ‘spider in the web’ between external suppliers and the internal customers
• Close collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Logistics, enabling you to build a strong internal network , drive cross‑functional initiatives and ensure timely project execution
• Align supplier roadmaps with PACCAR’s long‑term technology strategy
• You will be active in early supplier involvement in new developments. In addition, you constantly engage in conducting market research and benchmarking in order to respond quickly to new market trends

Your profile

• You have a completed bachelor or master degree in e.g. commercial automotive engineering, or (technical) business studies;
• You have 2 - 5 years work experience with the ambition to grow as a professional buyer in the automotive industry;
• You possess good communication skills, are representable and a skilled negotiator;
• You have excellent communication skills in English.

Department

The work at the Department of Purchasing takes place in an international, challenging and inspiring environment. Correctly managing relationships with our suppliers is essential for our continuing success as a truck manufacturer. Purchasing has a strategic and crucial role in the acquisition of competitive products and services. As a Commodity Manager, you will have a central role in this process.

We offer

At DAF you will work in an innovative and committed organization. Cooperation and responsibility are key. We offer you a career with development opportunities. You don't just choose a job, you choose for a career at DAF.

Working together on a high tech product, with passion and pride. That's working at DAF. In addition to a good salary, DAF offers you the following working conditions:

• A 36-hour workweek;
• 27 Vacation days and a possibility of 13 ADV days (reduction of working hours);
• A variable bonus, based on DAF results;
• A good work-life balance (due to flexible working hours);
• A retirement plan and group health insurance;
• Extensive opportunities for personal growth, such as education programs and (online) training courses.

Drive your career, join DAF!

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