Senior Sourcing Manager Communication Sustaining (m/w/d) Tuttlingen page is loaded## Senior Sourcing Manager Communication Sustaining (m/w/d) Tuttlingenlocations: Tuttlingen, Germanytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R557619Work Flexibility: HybridPlease apply in English!**Who we want-*** **Self-directed initiators.** People who take ownership of their work and need no prompting to drive productivity, change, and outcomes.* **Dedicated achievers.** People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.* **Collaborative partners.** People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.**What you will do-*** Development and implementation of strategies and goals for assigned commodities in support of overall divisional business objectives.* Develop and lead cross functional teams based in US and Germany to guide the process of strategic commodity plans, consolidation strategy, and spend/supply assessments taking into account total product life cycle needs.* Leads sourcing analysis and selection process and performs cost analyses and make versus buy analyses as required.* Leads development of contract strategy. Negotiates, establishes, monitors and enforces supplier contracts and agreements.* Identify supply base risk and develop/implement mitigation plans including market assessments, supplier's financial assessments, social responsibility, environment, ethics etc.* Obtain and communicate market condition information and technology trends related to commodities and suppliers. Utilize market trends to identify and implement appropriate cost controls and business strategy changes.* Lead the development and implementation of strategies and goals for assigned commodities in support of overall divisional business objectives.* Create and implement enterprise wide metrics, tools and processes to optimize sourcing and supplier activities.* Communicate key supplier management updates and decisions to multiple levels in the organization including Executive Leadership.**What you need-*** Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering or related field, required* 7+ years in Supply Management with focus on strategic sourcing and supplier development, highly preferred* Engineering/technical background, highly preferred* Knowledge and application of supplier contract strategy, negotiations, contractual terms, and contract administration* Knowledge of continuous improvement and cost reduction methodologies* Experience with supplier metrics & measurement methodologies and supporting systems.* Strong skills in leadership, negotiations, influencing, communication & presentation, project management, troubleshooting & problem solving, analysis, strategic thinking, and collaborative team building.* Strong judgment with the ability to make and communicate timely and sound decisions* Fluent language skills in German and English speaking and writing* Valid car driving liscence class B* Diversity is important to us. We welcome applications from people regardless of their ethnic, national or social origin, gender, disability, age or sexual identity.Travel Percentage: 20% #J-18808-Ljbffr