RENK Group

Global Commodity Manager – Commodity Group Machined Parts

RENK Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Augsburg • Germany

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About the role

  • Global responsibility for managing the commodity group, acting as the commodity owner and purchasing expert for the relevant manufacturing processes: turning, milling and gear cutting.
  • Continuous analysis of international procurement markets to identify new suppliers, processes and technologies.
  • Implementation of sustainable cost optimizations while ensuring quality and supply security.
  • Identification, qualification and further development of suppliers, and building and maintaining a high-performing preferred supplier portfolio.
  • Development and implementation of a global commodity strategy in close collaboration with cross-functional international teams.
  • Execution of global tenders, benchmark analyses and international contract negotiations.
  • Definition and management of targets and budgets for the commodity group, including ensuring target achievement.
  • Close cooperation with supplier quality and central logistics to continuously improve performance and product quality.
  • Establishment and implementation of a robust risk and crisis management framework 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 the mechanical engineering sector.
  • Strong technical understanding as well as pronounced analytical and strategic skills.
  • Experience in leading international teams (functional leadership) and managing change processes.
  • Assertiveness, strong negotiation skills and a solution-oriented approach to conflict resolution.
  • Intercultural competence and enthusiasm for global collaboration.
  • Willingness to undertake regular national and international business travel.
  • Fluent spoken and written English; additional foreign languages are an advantage.
Benefits
  • Enjoy a secure, permanent position with 30 days of vacation per year.
  • Benefit from fair and competitive compensation in accordance with the IG Metall collective agreement, including additional payments.
  • We support your fitness and wellbeing — whether commuting with a company bike (JobRad) or training with Wellpass/EGYM.
  • Charge your electric car conveniently on-site or use an employee transit pass — we subsidize eco-friendly mobility across Germany.
  • Plan today for tomorrow — we support your future with an attractive employer contribution.
  • Your development matters to us. We promote you with a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
strategic procurementsupply chain managementcost optimizationsupplier qualificationcontract negotiationrisk managementbenchmark analysismanufacturing processesmechanical engineeringanalytical skills
Soft Skills
leadershipnegotiation skillsconflict resolutionintercultural competencesolution-oriented approachteam collaborationassertivenessstrategic thinkingcommunication skillschange management
Certifications
technical degreebusiness degree