Commodity Manager
Core
Lead global category management and supplier strategy for China, driving cost reduction, contract negotiations, and market condition optimization for automotive components.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Procurement)
Builds
Supplier portfolio, strategic sourcing plans, and cost-saving programs for the China region
Domain
Automotive / Procurement / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> strategic sourcing plans and supplier contracts
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, cost reduction program leadership, market analysis, cross-cultural communication, team leadership, project management, risk management, quality system standards (IATF 19649/VDA 6.1)
Preferred skills
Advanced negotiation concepts, bundling strategies, platform sourcing alignment
Technologies
Balanced Scorecard, Benchmarking, IT systems for data maintenance
Responsibilities
Implement and maintain a network within the Category to share competence and best practices; Coach and develop the team and employees; Control the target achievement for the Category; Actively influence the sourcing process through supplier selection, price negotiation, and contract closure; Drive annual negotiations to improve the cost situation; Ensure fulfillment of all necessary requirements by negotiating and concluding legally binding contracts; Develop a material and supplier strategy including market analysis and supplier portfolio definition; Support continuous cost reduction programs with suppliers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
