Work Flexibility: Hybrid
Please apply in English!
What you will do-
1. Develop and implement strategies and objectives for assigned commodities to support divisional business goals.
2. Lead and manage teams based in the US and Germany, as well as cross-functional groups, to drive strategic commodity planning, consolidation efforts, and spend/supply assessments, considering the entire product life cycle.
3. Oversee sourcing analysis and selection processes, conduct cost evaluations, and perform make-versus-buy assessments as needed.
4. Direct the creation of contract strategies; negotiate, establish, monitor, and enforce supplier contracts and agreements.
5. Identify supply base risks and develop and implement mitigation plans, including market assessments and evaluations of supplier financial stability, social responsibility, environmental impact, and ethical standards.
6. Gather and share information on market conditions and technology trends related to commodities and suppliers, using this insight to implement effective cost controls and adapt business strategies.
7. Lead the development and execution of strategies and objectives for assigned commodities in alignment with divisional business priorities.
8. Design and apply enterprise-wide metrics, tools, and processes to enhance sourcing and supplier management activities.
What you need-
9. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering or related field, required
10. Leadership experience is a must have
11. 7+ years in Supply Management with focus on strategic sourcing and supplier development
12. Knowledge and application of supplier contract strategy, negotiations, contractual terms, and contract administration
13. Knowledge of continuous improvement and cost reduction methodologies
14. Experience with supplier metrics & measurement methodologies and supporting systems.
15. Strong skills in leadership, negotiations, influencing, communication & presentation, project management, troubleshooting & problem solving, analysis, strategic thinking, and collaborative team building.
16. Strong judgment with the ability to make and communicate timely and sound decisions
17. Fluent language skills in German and English speaking and writing
18. Valid car driving liscence class B
19. 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%