Who we want-

• Self-directed initiators. People who take ownership of their work and need no prompting to drive productivity, change, and outcomes.

• Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.

• Collaborative partners. ​ People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.

• Strong Leaders. People who are able to recognize and foster the diverse talents within their team, thereby creating strong and efficient partnerships.

What you will do-

• Development and implementation of strategies and goals for assigned commodities in support of overall divisional business objectives.

• Develop and lead your team based in US and Germany as well as cross functional teams to guide the process of strategic commodity plans, consolidation strategy, and spend/supply assessments taking into account total product life cycle needs.

• Leads sourcing analysis and selection process and performs cost analyses and make versus buy analyses as required.

• Leads development of contract strategy. Negotiates, establishes, monitors and enforces supplier contracts and agreements.

• Identify supply base risk and develop/implement mitigation plans including market assessments, supplier's financial assessments, social responsibility, environment, ethics etc.

• Obtain and communicate market condition information and technology trends related to commodities and suppliers. Utilize market trends to identify and implement appropriate cost controls and business strategy changes.

• Lead the development and implementation of strategies and goals for assigned commodities in support of overall divisional business objectives.

• Create and implement enterprise wide metrics, tools and processes to optimize sourcing and supplier activities.

• Communicate key supplier management updates and decisions to multiple levels in the organization including Executive Leadership.

What you need-

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering or related field, required

• Leadership experience is a must have

• 7+ years in Supply Management with focus on strategic sourcing and supplier development, highly preferred

• Engineering/technical background, highly preferred

• Knowledge and application of supplier contract strategy, negotiations, contractual terms, and contract administration

• Knowledge of continuous improvement and cost reduction methodologies

• Experience with supplier metrics & measurement methodologies and supporting systems.

• Strong skills in leadership, negotiations, influencing, communication & presentation, project management, troubleshooting & problem solving, analysis, strategic thinking, and collaborative team building.

• Strong judgment with the ability to make and communicate timely and sound decisions

• Fluent language skills in German and English speaking and writing

• Valid car driving liscence class B

• Diversity is important to us. We welcome applications from people regardless of their ethnic, national or social origin, gender, disability, age or sexual identity.