(these are the positions essential duties and is not an all inclusive list)

Main areas of responsibilities are:

• Deploying the Global Commodity Strategy at Local level defining the relevant Commodity Management Plan and the PLO Cost Reduction Plan in accordance with the PLO and the SBP targets and objectives

• Managing all Procurement and Sourcing activities of his/her commodity for the local projects

• Creating a strong and collaborative cross-functional team with key stakeholders locally and globally (Local Procurement, Engineering, Technology, Manufacturing, Material Management, etc.)

• Fostering the Supplier Relationship Management with Local Strategic Suppliers and develop Local Framework Agreements with Preferred Suppliers, where applicable, while supporting the Global Commodity Manager with Global Agreements

• Leading and coaching the Local Commodity Buyers to deploy the commodity strategies locally and collaborate with global counterparts to maximize leverage

• Supporting Early Procurement in the development of offering during Proposal phase

• Supporting Global Sourcing and Benchmarking from Best Cost Countries (BCC)

The Local Commodity Manager reports to the Head of Local Procurement and to the Global Commodity Manager of his/her commodity.

Knowledge & Skills- Standard

• Time Management skills

• High Level of Negotiating & Influencing competences

• Understanding of Quality Management & Problem Solving principles

• Knowledge of Strategic Sourcing and Tendering

• Understanding of Procurement KPIs

• Knowledge of Commodity Management

• Cost Analysis / Value Analysis Techniques skills

• Awareness on Risk and resilience in the Supply Chain

• Understanding of COMAU processes and technologies

• Understanding of Suppliers processes and technologies

• Knowledge of Digital Procurement ICT Tools

• Supplier Performance Management

• Contracts & Contract Management

• Understanding of Supplier Development methodologies

• Financial management for the supply chain

• Supplier Relationship Management

Behavioral Competencies

• Ability to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment

• Flexible and able to work cross-culturally

• Availability to travel in his country / region

• Has a mindset for driving and implementing change

• Strong leadership and organization skills, ability to positively influence and guide others

• Good interpersonal communication

• Self-starter with good sense of team work

• Proactive and results oriented

Qualifications

• Education:

o Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Economics, Master’s preferred

o CIPS or CPM certification preferred

• Previous experiences:

o Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement and category management , preferably in a multinational environment

o Previous experience in procurement at an Automotive OEM, System Integrator or Equipment Manufacturer

o Knowledge of supplier sourcing and management, cost analysis, KPI management, risk management and critical issue management

• Languages:

o Fluent in English, any other language would be an asset.