Commodity Manager BU

October 1, 2024

thyssenkrupp Bilstein Sibiu

Sibiu

Qualifications:

Technical University Degree
Several years of professional experience in purchasing (automotive background)
Experience working with: MS Office applications, Sharepoint, document management system, ERP system (currently SAP); Astras; PLM system (currently Oracle), WPS, Power BI, Internet applications
Familiar with Standards (e.g. IATF / ISO (both external), WNB (internal)), Customer requirements, Laws (e.g. LKSG) + regulations (e.g. CBAM)

Responsibilities and tasks:

Management of the commodity / as well as technical management of the commodity team (RCLs) / ensuring communication within the commodity of targets, escalation etc. with close involvement of the SQEs
Developing and regularly adapting the commodity strategy for OE and aftermarket requirements, taking into account internal and external influencing factors (e.g. internal: corporate strategy / external: political developments (laws))
Development of potentials and generation of savings in coordination with the respective regions / specialist departments (e.g. VA/VE measures)
Collaboration with cross-functional partners; driver for cross-functional collaboration (e.g. lead function in cloverleaf teams)
Responsible for global supplier selection, definition of the supplier pool used within the commodity, ensuring that this is communicated and stored in Astras
Search, development and management of strategically relevant suppliers as well as building strategic partnerships with suppliers
Responsible for contract management (negotiation, implementation and execution) with suppliers / coverage of contracts within the commodity
Ensuring the realization of corresponding savings potential and the achievement of targets by developing framework agreements, renegotiating contracts or formulating internal guidelines for dealing with suppliers and contracts
Creating and tracking global action plans
Synchronization of top-down and bottom-up targets
Reporting KPIs and deriving measures to achieve target values
Cooperation with other tk BUs on commodities where there is a high overlap in terms of supplier pool and specifications
Responsible for final supplier selection for new projects / guidance for PBU in awarding activities