Sourcing Manager III (m / f / d)

Calderys is a leading global provider of high-temperature industry solutions, specializing in thermal protection for industrial equipment through a wide range of refractory products and advanced solutions for steel casting, metallurgical fluxes, and molding processes.

As an international company present in over 30 countries, including a strong presence in the Americas via the HWI brand, Calderys offers numerous opportunities for its employees.

With over 150 years of legacy and a commitment to excellence, Calderys focuses on teamwork, customer-centricity, and innovation, aiming to support customers in building a sustainable and better world.

Our core values—tenacity, accountability, multiculturalism, and authenticity—drive our purpose and operations.

We recognize performance and promote learning, providing our employees with opportunities to grow within a diverse and inclusive environment where every day offers new challenges and opportunities.

Summary

The EMEA CAPEX Regional Commodity Manager serves as the primary interface and trusted partner to internal stakeholders, overseeing the development and monitoring of purchasing processes, including KPI definitions. This role entails executing category strategies, implementing sourcing strategies, and applying the Purchasing policy. The manager will develop and drive savings initiatives for Calderys EMEA's CAPEX projects, collaborating with local purchasers, procurement, supply chain, engineering, and the CAPEX industrial team.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify potential new suppliers, managing documentation for inclusion in the approved supplier list.
• Define and monitor the purchasing strategy for CAPEX items within Calderys.
• Collaborate with industrial and engineering teams to identify savings opportunities through design innovations, standardization, and volume bundling.
• Prepare and issue RFQs to selected suppliers according to the CAPEX purchasing strategy, coordinate bid clarifications with relevant departments, and negotiate claims for non-conformities.
• Assess procurement processes for CAPEX items and recommend policy improvements.
• Report significant savings in the QUIMEO platform.
• Maintain and update the shared database of CAPEX prices, ensuring data accuracy and availability, and guide stakeholders accordingly.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Business Engineering, Commercial Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5-10 years of experience in purchasing.
• Project management skills or experience working in project mode.
• Fluent in English and German.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach.
• Autonomy, strategic thinking, and intercultural competence.

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