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Commodity Business Manager (w/m/d)

Jena, THUERINGENFull-time2026-08-25 → 2026-10-12

Core

Strategic sourcing and supplier management for top-tier suppliers (A-tier) to optimize costs, quality, logistics, and risk for the global photonics business.

Role type

Senior Commodity Business Manager (Strategic Sourcing)

Builds

Global commodity strategies, preferred supplier lists, and cost-saving initiatives for optical technologies. (via careerplan.io/jobs/16012-44398306-824-S-commodity-business-manager-wmd-at-jenoptik-ag)

Domain

Photonics / Strategic Sourcing / Supply Chain Management

Required skills

Strategic sourcing, supplier selection and development, contract negotiation, cost optimization, risk management, project management, team leadership

Preferred skills

ERP systems (SAP), Make-or-Buy analysis, early development participation

Technologies

SAP, ERP systems

Responsibilities

Develop and implement global commodity strategies, manage strategic supplier relationships, lead contract negotiations, optimize material costs, manage risk and business continuity, lead cross-functional teams, participate in early development projects

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC