YOUR TASKS
1. Lead a multicultural team of global sourcing managers with 7 direct reports in Germany and Spain and functional lead of teams in India, China, Brazil, and the US
2. Manage mechanical commodities such as castings, bearings, machining parts, composites and rubber parts, fasteners, fabrications, and welded constructions with a global purchasing volume of more than 450 mio€ per year
3. Develop and communicate long-term goals for the team to promote effectiveness and efficiency and monitor progress towards achieving those objectives
4. Recruit, evaluate, and motivate purchasing professionals, considering individual and team employee development plans and appraisals
5. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand demand, market dynamics, and supplier trends to identify opportunities for capacities and cost reductions
6. Align internal commercial targets and KPIs with the VP and the CPO
7. Give strategic direction, set policies and methodologies for sourcing new products, and approve category strategies for a stable and consistent supply
8. Support and actively participate in negotiations, as well as in developing contracts and frame conditions
9. Lead complex, strategic, and company-wide projects
YOUR PROFIL
10. University degree (Diplom or Master)
11. Minimum 10 years relevant experience in the manufacturing industry, automotive, or supplying industry, preferably as a leader in strategic sourcing
12. Minimum 2 years experience as a leader, preferably with international responsibility
13. Profound cost- and quality awareness, as well as an analytical, conceptual, and target-oriented way of working
14. Solid technical know-how to communicate at eye level internally and externally
15. Proactive way of working with strengths in communication, teamwork, and assertiveness
16. Ability to communicate confidently on different management levels (from staff to CEO)
17. Professional and confident appearance, as well as the ability to competently represent our company
18. Business fluent in English and German. Spanish would be beneficial
19. Willingness to travel abroad, as well as intercultural competences
YOUR BENEFITS
In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you:
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Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and are in full compliance with all federal and state laws.
Severely disabled applicants and applicants of equal status will be given special consideration in the event of equal suitability.
In principle, employment is also possible on a part-time basis.