Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership

CommoditySpecialist

$80–110k Plymouth, Michigan, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Commodity Specialist at Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership. Skills: Commodity purchasing, Supplier management, Negotiation skills, Market analysis. Own commercial strategy and supplier management. Build and execute market analysis”

What You'll Achieve.

aligning to divisional business objectives; address supply continuity; pricing volatility; supplier performance; ensuring compliance with company standards; align sourcing with innovation and business needs

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Analytical mindset; problem-solving capability; interpret market and cost drivers

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field, 5+ years of experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management, Proven experience in commodity purchasing, negotiation skills, Analytical mindset with problem-solving capability, Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, QAD, or similar, familiarity with supplier portals, communication skills, executive presence, collaborative, high-energy, team-oriented approach

Nice to Have

preferably within automotive and polymers/elastomers

What You'll Do.

Own commercial strategy and supplier management

Build and execute market analysis

Develop raw material forecasts

Lead total cost management

Drive material risk mitigation strategies

Negotiate and execute supplier agreements

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner cross-functionally and globally with R&D, material technology, and operations

Communication Scope

communication skills; executive presence

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