European Commodity Manager for Chemicals
Wiesbaden, Germany
Ref: 09-314-FR-R14
Our Client
is a multi cultural company in the automotive sector.
Mission
- The Commodity Manager will directly report to the European Purchasing Manager Chemicals.
- The Commodity Manager will direct and control the purchasing efforts of the chemical families in his/her portfolio (plastic, resins, adhesives, additives, sealers) for all Business Units (BU). Annual spend will vary depending on the components, parts and supply base. (ca. 40 million $)
- As the European Commodity Leader, understand and effectively communicate global business trends, current market conditions and drivers that include technological and business footprints of the chemical commodity.
- Develop and define commodity strategies to achieve corporate, purchasing & BU goals/objectives. Should include supply base rationalization, development & spend management/segmentation for geographic considerations, Best Cost Country (BCC) objectives, BU/plant-specific needs, new technologies, marketing/product strategies and cost management goals.
- Utilize commodity expertise and Commodity strategies to create/update Business Plans and Strategic Plan Metrics: incl. Cost reduction, interim negotiations, BCC objectives, supplier performance objectives, advanced technology drivers
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Business / Materials Management or Logistics required with a preference for an MBA or Purchasing education
- Min 3- 5 years experience in Purchasing/Procurement and / or a Materials Management related field with a preference towards high volume manufacturing related industries and chemical commodity purchasing experience.
- Demonstrated background and proven experience with high level supplier negotiations and materials management
- Fluent English is required, German is a plus. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficient experience in the use of Microsoft Office Software, with advanced level ability in the use of Excel.
- Align plans with BU plans via BU purchasing managers.
- Maintain supplier status relating to scorecards, business drivers and developmental needs (where applicable).
- Manage/drive commodity review of projects for all relevant commodity activities.