Head of Global Commodity Management Casting & Machining (m/w/d)

Head of Global Commodity Management – Casting & Machining (m/w/d)

Join to apply for the Head of Global Commodity Management – Casting & Machining (m/w/d) role at Flender. Flender is a leading international manufacturer of mechanical and electrical drive systems, supplying the highest quality, performance, and innovation for 125 years. The two product brands "Flender" and "Winergy" offer a wide range of gear units, couplings, generators, and associated services, focusing on key industries such as wind energy, cement, raw material processing, gas, power generation, water and wastewater, marine, cranes, and conveyor technology. With efficient drive solutions and a strong CSR focus, Flender is the partner of choice for a sustainable future. The renowned sustainability rating by EcoVadis ranks Flender among the top 1 percent of the most sustainable companies worldwide. Flender employs approximately 9,000 people globally. The company is headquartered in Bocholt, Germany. For more information, visit www.flender.com.

As Head of Global Commodity Management – Casting & Machining, you will lead our global sourcing and supplier strategy for one of the most critical material groups in our value chain. You will steer a highly skilled, international team and shape long-term partnerships that secure cost competitiveness, innovation, and resilience across all business units.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the global commodity strategy for castings and machined components across multiple product platforms and regions.
• Lead a global team of commodity managers and experts – inspiring collaboration, top-performance, and personal growth.
• Drive total cost of ownership optimization, supplier innovation, and sustainability initiatives across the global supply base.
• Establish and manage strategic supplier relationships, including negotiation of framework agreements and all supply chain terms & conditions, risk management, and capacity planning to support the growth in specific regions and business lines.
• Align closely with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to ensure supplier readiness for new technologies, materials, and production processes and to assure a resilient and competitive supply base for our main manufacturing locations (Germany, France, Serbia, China, India & USA).
• Support the transition toward green and low-carbon products and production processes, embedding sustainability and circular-economy principles in every sourcing decision.

Requirements

• You have a technical or economical master’s degree with many years of industrial experience of which at least 5 have been in a leadership position.
• Proven leadership experience in strategic sourcing or commodity management (ideally in castings, forgings, or machined components) within an international industrial environment.
• Strong technical and commercial acumen with the ability to translate engineering needs into sourcing strategies.
• Skilled in global supplier collaboration, contract management, and cost engineering.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across cultures and organizational levels.
• A forward‑looking, strategic mindset with passion for innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
• Fluent in English; German language skills are an advantage.
• Willingness to travel internationally (up to 25%).

Benefits

• Be part of a globally recognized procurement team.
• Lead and develop a talented global team shaping the future of our supply base.
• Work in a purpose‑driven organization committed to sustainable growth, innovation, and people.
• Enjoy an inspiring, international work culture with flexibility and strong leadership support.