Commodity Manager

Job description

Main Tasks: - Executes category strategies and initiatives - Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management - Supports target setting and cost/cash program funnel to meet and/or exceed company annual targets - Influences senior stakeholders across the business where necessary to drive collaborative, high performance culture - Supports the business and reports regarding negotiations, supplier selection in projects, supplier panel optimization, ratio projects, cost reduction development, supplier development, initiated sourcing decisions, etc. - Supports planning and forecasting in agreement with Lead Buyer and/or material group manager - Manages RFQs and price estimations in customer or market projects and in serial production for his/her commodity - Initiates and manages re-sourcing, dual sourcing and continuous improvement activities (cost reduction) and supports Ratio Project Management - Actively supports and acts in close collaboration by providing “in-time” price- and other project relevant information, e.g. sourcing status, supplier feedback on timing and specification - Negotiations & Contracting: Strives for optimal value delivery, securing best pricing, service level agr...