Hybrid Global Commodity Manager

at RENK Group

• Job title: Global Commodity Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Rheine, Germany

About the role

• Global Commodity Manager at RENK responsible for procurement strategies of complex components. Leading supplier development and cross-functional collaboration across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Global responsibility and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the procurement of technically complex components
• Ongoing analysis of global procurement markets to identify opportunities and risks for the sourcing strategy
• Identification, qualification and development of suppliers, and building a strong preferred supplier portfolio
• Development and implementation of a global commodity strategy in close collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve cost reductions and ensure supply security
• Identification of process optimization potentials and implementation of measures to realize savings over different time horizons
• Conducting global tenders, preparing benchmark analyses, and calculating and negotiating contracts at the international level
• Defining objectives and budget for the commodity group and ensuring target achievement
• Close collaboration with supplier quality to continuously improve delivery performance and quality
• Development and implementation of robust risk management for the commodity group

Requirements

• Completed technical or business degree, e.g., Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering
• Several years of procurement experience with commodity groups such as forged parts in a mechanical engineering/manufacturing environment
• Strong technical understanding as well as strong analytical and conceptual skills
• Experience in the functional leadership of international teams and in implementing change processes
• Solution-oriented approach to conflict resolution and consistent pursuit of goals
• Effective teamwork even under high workload and in stressful situations
• Openness to intercultural collaboration and global work
• Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis
• Business-fluent English; additional languages are an advantage.

Benefits

• Employment contract: Enjoy a secure, permanent position with 30 days of vacation per year.
• Compensation: Benefit from fair and competitive pay according to the IG Metall collective agreement, including special payments.
• Health: Whether commuting with a company bike or working out with Wellpass/EGYM — we support your fitness and well-being.
• Mobility: Charge your electric car onsite or use a job ticket — we subsidize your environmentally friendly mobility throughout Germany.
• Pension: Plan for tomorrow today — we support your future with an attractive employer pension contribution.
• Development: Your growth matters to us. We support you with varied opportunities for personal and professional development.