Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership
CommoditySpecialist
“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.
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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