RENK Group

Global Commodity Manager – Machined Parts Commodity

RENK Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Augsburg • Germany

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Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • Global responsibility for managing the commodity group
  • Sponsor and purchasing expert for the relevant manufacturing processes: turning, milling and gear machining (Subject Matter Expert)
  • Continuous analysis of international procurement markets to identify new suppliers, processes and methods
  • Implementation of sustainable cost optimizations while ensuring quality and supply security
  • Identification, qualification and further development of suppliers, and the establishment and maintenance of a high-performance preferred supplier portfolio
  • Development and implementation of a global commodity group strategy in close cooperation with cross-functional, international teams
  • Execution of global tenders, benchmark analyses and international contract negotiations
  • Definition and management of objectives and budgets for the commodity group, including ensuring target achievement
  • Close collaboration with supplier quality and central logistics to continuously improve performance and product quality
  • Establishment and implementation of robust risk and crisis management for the commodity group

Requirements

  • Completed technical or business degree, e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent
  • Several years of professional experience in strategic procurement, ideally in a mechanical engineering environment
  • Very good technical understanding as well as strong analytical and strategic skills
  • Experience in leading international teams and in managing change processes
  • Assertiveness, confident negotiation skills and a solution-oriented approach to conflict resolution
  • Intercultural competence and enjoyment of working in a global environment
  • Willingness to undertake regular domestic and international business travel
  • Fluent written and spoken English; additional foreign languages are an advantage
Benefits
  • 30 days of annual leave per year
  • Fair and competitive remuneration according to the IG Metall collective agreement, including special payments
  • Support for a company bike (JobRad) for commuting or for fitness training with Wellpass/EGYM
  • Subsidy for environmentally friendly mobility across Germany
  • Attractive employer contribution to the company pension scheme
  • Numerous opportunities for personal and professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
strategic procurementsupply chain managementcost optimizationsupplier qualificationcontract negotiationbenchmark analysisrisk managementmanufacturing processesturningmilling
Soft Skills
analytical skillsstrategic thinkingleadershipassertivenessnegotiation skillsconflict resolutionintercultural competenceteam collaborationsolution-oriented approachadaptability
Certifications
degree in Mechanical Engineeringdegree in Industrial Engineering