Global Commodity Lead

At Destination Workplace, we believe that the right job is the key to a fulfilling life, and the right person is the driving force behind every successful business.

We are here to connect talent with the appropriate role.

Our partner is an internationally recognized product manufacturing company for the automotive industry serving well-known brand names across the world.

For their internal needs, we are seeking for a Global Commodity Lead to drive category and supplier strategy for serial forging: source and award contracts (RFI/RFQ), manage critical materials and supplier performance, handle market research, contractual compliance and global escalations, and develop long‑term commodity strategies.

Primary Responsibilities of the Role:

• Manage global supplier base and supplier relationship management.
• Lead commercial negotiations and maintain budget/target costing.
• Drive cross‑functional global cost‑reduction projects.
• Use business intelligence to identify and realize savings opportunities.
• Support product and process optimization for quality, sustainability, capacity and cost improvements.
• Conduct review meetings to assess supplier performance and align technology roadmaps.
• Execute supplier rating and strategic supplier development.
• Establish and optimize sustainable supplier relationships.

Desired skills and experience:

• Degree in Economics or Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience with electronic/mechanical commodity components (motors, connectors, sensors, etc.).
• Several years in Commodity Management, Sourcing, Buying or Program Sourcing (automotive experience preferred).
• Knowledge of tooling/manufacturing processes (injection molding, stamping, die casting) and related tooling/raw materials.
• Understanding of global commodity markets, cost drivers, supply/value chains and key players.
• Strong negotiation, contracting and supplier‑partnering skills across SME and large suppliers.
• Strategic mindset to link market trends and macro/geopolitical changes to sourcing strategy.
• High interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills; independent and responsible worker.
• Experience working with remote teams and leading functionally; negotiation experience.
• Fluent English and German (desirable).
• Willingness to travel.
• Proficient in SAP (R/3) and SAP‑based analytics.

The company is offering:

• Competitive remuneration.
• Additional health insurance, food and holiday vauchers.
• Multisport card and travel expenses covered by the company.
• Annual paid leave.
• Chance to develop professionally within a well‑established, globally recognized industry leader in the automotive industry.

If you are a motivated and ready to take on new challenges, we would love to hear from you! Share your CV now, your next career move awaits - let's connect!

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, our team will contact only those candidates selected for interviews. All applications will be treated in strict confidentiality. Recruitment license from National Agency of Employment 3103.

Originally posted on Himalayas