Global Commodity Manager: Castings and Metals (Hybrid)

GENTHERM GmbH; Racine (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Health Savings Account

Life insurance

Flex spending

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Company (US) is seeking a seasoned Commodity Manager to lead global supplier strategies for castings, metal stampings, machined components and electrical parts. The role requires extensive experience in purchasing and strong cost reduction capabilities.

You will partner with engineering, QA and supply chain, manage contracts, support launches, and travel as needed to support global suppliers. A engineering degree and SAP experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Engineering or equivalent with minimum 12+ years working experience in purchasing field.
• Working knowledge of Heat Exchanger preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, global supplier exposure, Strong inter-personal skills and team player
• Flexible work timing to accommodate working with suppliers across region.
• Fluent with SAP and data analysis

Responsibilities

• Good market understanding of the supply base from global perspective.
• Work closely with related functions on identifying and selecting qualified suppliers based on Modine standards, best in Quality, service and price
• Create & update global commodity Strategy in-line with Business needs
• Strong knowledge on product costing and proven negotiation skills
• Continually driving cost reduction and VAVE activities to optimize cost
• Establish and maintain high standards of relationships with suppliers to build a strong partnership
• Ensure the successful implementation of contracts with suppliers in line with Modine T&C
• On-time launch support through close supplier/internal co-ordination.
• Active participation in developing suppliers jointly with SQA.

Skills

Global supplier exposure

Cost reduction

Negotiation

Supplier relationship

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Data analysis

Job description

Modine Manufacturing Company (US) is seeking a seasoned Commodity Manager to lead global supplier strategies for castings, metal stampings, machined components and electrical parts. The role requires extensive experience in purchasing and strong cost reduction capabilities.

You will partner with engineering, QA and supply chain, manage contracts, support launches, and travel as needed to support global suppliers. A engineering degree and SAP experience are required.