Global Commodity Engineer – Large Steel Fabrication

Flender

Global Commodity Engineer managing supplier relationships and procurement in large steel fabrication. Collaborating on product innovation and ensuring quality and reliability across Flender's supply chain.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeIstanbul • 🇹🇷 TurkeyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsibility for the global technical supplier management in the Large Steel Fabrication commodity (welded structures including machining), from supplier selection and auditing to sustainable development
Execution of supplier qualifications (including process audits, technical evaluations, and approvals) and establishment of a high-performing and competitive international supplier network
Close collaboration with the Head of Global Commodity Management and the Head of Global Commodity Engineering to implement and further develop the global commodity and supplier strategy
Ensuring a stable and resilient supply chain for all Flender locations, considering quality, cost, and delivery reliability
Providing technical support and continuous development of the supplier management within the commodity
Driving product and technology projects, particularly in the context of new product introductions and innovation initiatives
Acting as an interface between procurement, engineering, quality, and suppliers on a global level
Identification and implementation of cost optimization and value engineering initiatives in close collaboration with the CVE team (including cost breakdowns, should-costing, and design-to-cost approaches)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Successfully completed degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, business administration, or a comparable qualification
Several years of professional experience in strategic procurement, commodity engineering, supply chain management, or quality management, ideally in mechanical or plant engineering
Solid knowledge of welded structures manufacturing (e.g., welding processes, materials, machining, and relevant EN/ISO standards)
Experience in supplier development and evaluation, as well as working with international supplier networks, ideally applying APQP-WIND and PPF (PPAP) processes
Confident handling of technical drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes
Strong analytical skills and experience in cost structure analysis and negotiation preparation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace

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Hard Skills & Tools

Mechanical Engineering DegreeIndustrial Engineering DegreeBusiness Administration DegreeWelding ProcessesTechnical DrawingsCost BreakdownShould-CostingDesign-To-CostAPQP-WINDPPF (PPAP) Processes

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsNegotiation Preparation