Global Commodity Manager (f/m/d) - Electronic Manufacturing Services

We are looking for a Global Commodity Manager (f/m/d) – Electronic Manufacturing Services to join our team at Innomotics.

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Are you looking for the stability of an established global player with the lean, innovative spirit of a mid-size hidden champion? That’s us! Are you looking to shape entire industries with a future-proof portfolio of more sustainable, energy efficient solutions? Deal, let’s go!

Your future role.

• As the Global Commodity Manager (m/f/d), you will be responsible for strategically managing and optimizing the sourcing and procurement activities related to Electronic Manufacturing Services. 
• In your role as "Global Commodity Manager (m/f/d)" you will develop and implement global sourcing strategies and initiatives for electronic assemblies and components, ensuring alignment with the targets for cost productivity, quality and availability.  
• You will develop, align and implement commodity strategies in close collaboration with our five factories (virtually and on-site) and by leading cross-functional teams internationally.
• Leveraging purchasing volume to maximize pooling opportunities is one of your core tasks as well as driving material productivity through effective procurement levers (eg. negotiation, cost transparency, e-auction, global value sourcing, second sourcing, standardization).
• You are contributing to improving free cash flow by optimizing payment terms and negotiating efficient delivery models with suppliers.
• While implementing best-in-class Supply Chain Management processes you keep focus on productivity, assets, quality, delivery reliability and innovation to pursue the targets of supply chain diversification and risk mitigation. 
• You frequently practice supply market intelligence to detect and observe commercial & technical trends and to mitigate risks, driving value for our business.
• You will negotiate and execute various contracts with strategic suppliers, including but not limited to Non-Disclosure Agreements, Master Purchasing Agreements, Direct Pricing Agreements and Logistics Agreements.
• For new product development, you will be responsible for defining the supplier strategy, coordinating with the suppliers, cross-functions, and factories for a seamless and on-time to market implementation, from prototype to mass production.

Your profile.

• Your success is based on a bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. MBA or relevant professional certifications are a plus.
• You have many years of experience in various strategic procurement functions and in the management of international and complex teams and are used to working in large networks.
• You are excellent at analyzing complex data, identifying trends, and developing actionable insights for decision-making.
• You have senior expertise in supplier negotiations, contract management, supplier qualification and development.
• In order to be able to work in a complex organization, you have strong communication and networking skills as well as intercultural awareness. Solid collaboration with various stakeholders and management functions is one of your strengths.
• Understanding of Innomotics’ markets, competitors and products is an advantage - but not a must.
• Fluency in English is a must, other languages are an advantage.

Our benefits. 

• 30 days of vacation per calendar year
• Flexible working models
• Pension benefits
• Development opportunities
• Health care offerings
• Childcare subsidy
• Employer subsidy for "Deutschlandticket”
• Canteens with lower prices for employees
• Access to a benefits portal with attractive employee offers

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