Hybrid Commodity Buyer Chemicals / Project Buyer New Mixing Site (f/m/d) na Freudenberg

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Responsibilities:

• Directs all commercial and supplier management activities for assigned raw material  commodities.

• Initiation and implementation of market analysis and commodity strategies for assigned  raw material commodities that includes a strategy to optimize the supply base.

• Coordination within global teams to jointly implement global market analysis and raw materials sourcing strategies seeking supply security and cost competitiveness.

• Manages all supply chain factors of total cost for assigned commodity and divisions consistent with divisional business objectives.

• Initiation and realization of cost reduction potential through workplan projects.

• Works closely with R&D/Material Technology teams to ensure alignment with the supply base and technologies

• Acts as the primary interface with the supply base for all commercial matters. Deep knowledge of assigned commodity markets

• Creation and execution of Purchase & Supply Agreements (e.g. contracts) in close cooperation with legal department

• Implementation and support of purchasing initiatives during the construction of the new mixing plant in Weinheim.

Qualifications:

• Commercial training or studies with a corresponding focus

• At least 3 years of professional experience in strategic/chemical raw material procurement

• Language skills: German very good, English fluent

• Deep knowledge of various production processes for chemical raw materials

• Strong experience of processes and methods in strategic purchasing

• Knowledge of cost breakdown and TCO considerations

• Strong negotiation skills and cost awareness

• Deep knowledge of contract and price negotiations

• Consolidated use of MS Office, SAP and purchasing-specific IT tools

• Technical understanding and very good communication skills

• Acting proactively and collaborating with affected departments

• Ambition for continuous improvement and challenging the status quo

• Willingness to travel approx. 20% 

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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