Senior Commodity Manager

Cogs; Germany (OH); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking several Commodity Managers to develop product strategies and manage significant purchasing volumes across various commodities. Candidates should have experience as strategic buyers or commodity managers, with strong negotiation and communication skills. The role offers opportunities for international travel and the chance to make a significant impact in a growing tier 1 automotive supplier.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of studies or several years of professional experience.
• Several years of experience as a strategic buyer or commodity manager.
• Authentic personality with strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop the international product group strategy for assigned commodity.
• Manage purchasing volume in the tens of millions.
• Analyze global procurement markets and assess risks.

Skills

Purchasing strategies

Negotiation skills

Communication

Market analysis

Intercultural competence

Job description

A Key Automotive client is searching for several Commodity manager's across various Direct commodities. Please do not hesitate to apply if you are interested in joining this rapidly growing Automotive tier 1.

Responsibilities

• Development of the international product group strategy for assigned commodity
• Responsibility for a purchasing volume in the tens of millions
• Technical management for up to 30 locations as part of his commodity
• Analysis of the global procurement markets, assessment of changes in terms of opportunities and risks
• Definition and development of a globally competitive supplier panel
• Management of global inquiries and contract awards on a TCO basis
• Negotiation and conclusion of contracts
• Application and further development of modern negotiation tools, auctions, parallel negotiations and game theory approaches

Qualifications

• Successfully completed studies or several years of professional experience
• Several years of relevant professional experience as a strategic buyer or commodity manager
• Authentic personality, communication/negotiation skills and assertiveness
• Sovereignty in contact with higher management levels, both internally and externally
• Willingness to travel and intercultural competence