Direct Commodity Manager

Tasks

• Definition of strategic ambitions for commodity groups and identification of relevant stakeholders
• Collection of price indications, forecast data, commodity group specifications, and required technologies derived from the Technology roadmap
• Analysis of expenditures, contract information, basic conditions, and supplier performance
• Setting commodity group goals and defining the commodity group strategy
• Definition of optimization measures and supplier strategies
• Improvement of contract coverage and definition of risk strategies
• Creation and approval of implementation plans
• Communication and implementation of the strategy
• Responsibility for strategy implementation and promotion of localization approaches / Regional Sourcing
• Planning and responsibility of the MPI, conducting annual/regular negotiation initiatives commercially
• Ensuring legal frameworks, such as negotiation of Frame Supply Agreements, etc.
• Conducting negotiations and initiating Cost Engineering / Value Engineering
• Definition of supply concepts (e.g., VMI, safety stocks)
• Ensuring compliance with compliance and sustainability guidelines
• Regular Management Business Reviews / Management of supplier partnerships.
• Definition of award concepts

Required qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering/Business administration field
• Fluent English is a must, German is an advantage

Requirements for the candidate

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering/Business administration field
• 5-8 years of experience within strategic Purchasing preferably in a technology-oriented industrial environment
• Good knowledge of common MS Office applications as well as experience with SAP/R3, Analysis for Office
• Fluent English is a must, German is an advantage
• Good awareness of Procurement best practice procedures
• Excellent intercultural and social competencies
• Good team player
• Networking skills
• Leadership competence
• Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking
• Creativity
• Moderation skills
• High competence in project management and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Ability to present complex situations in management summaries
• Media competence
• Self-organization
• Skilled in implementing negotiation strategies and arguments
• Global market knowledge
• Experienced technical knowledge within the responsible material groups
• Excellent cross-functional process knowledge

What we offer

• Flexible working hours and home office: Enjoy a more flexible schedule to work more efficiently.
• Annual bonus: We recognize and reward your achievements.
• Cafeteria package: Customizable benefits to choose what suits you best.
• Travel and remote work allowance: We contribute to your daily commuting and utility costs.
• Work-life balance: It’s important to us that you have time for yourself and your family.
• Professional development: Trainings and career advancement opportunities to help you grow continuously.
• Corporate canteen: Convenient, delicious, and affordable dining options
• Corporate events: Community programs to help us become more than just colleagues—a real team.

Automatizálásban és szenzorgyártásban világviszonylatban vezető, magas technológiai színvonalon működő, veszprémi székhelyű Balluff Elektronika Kft. munkatársat keres az alábbi pozícióba: