Global Commodity Manager - CAPEX Procurement

Your responsibilities

• Procurement of globally required capital goods in close collaboration with internal stakeholders, in full compliance with defined internal procedures with a focus on assembly machines and systems.
• Development and implementation of a global, cross-business unit commodity strategy.
• Development, negotiation, and formalization of contractual framework agreements for capital goods and services across various locations, considering site-specific legal and operational requirements.
• Consolidation and coordination of global purchasing volumes.
• Cross-BU management and coordination of global commodity topics, supported by regional and local procurement teams.
• Acting as escalation level for delivery delays and negotiating resolution of contractual disruptions.
• Coordination of supplier onboarding, maintenance, evaluation, and auditing, with a strong focus on long-term partnerships.
• Continuous procurement market analysis and monitoring to ensure a competitive supplier landscape.
• Execution of RFQs and independent management of contract, price, and delivery negotiations.
• Preparation and presentation of bid comparisons.
• Commercial involvement in make-or-buy decisions.
• Initiation of and participation in value engineering projects.
• Participation in cross-functional project teams with overarching commercial responsibility.

Your profile

• Master’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field, MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, ideally within CAPEX procurement.
• Fluent German and English (written and spoken, negotiation-level).
• Entrepreneurial mindset and strong business acumen.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office and SAP.
• Strong capability in leveraging modern information and communication technologies.
• Willingness to pursue ongoing professional development in the field.
• Strong systems thinking and the ability to understand complex interdependencies.
• High level of social competence, flexibility, discretion, and willingness to travel.
• Primarily an execution-focused role.
• Strong interpersonal and integrative skills.

Your benefits

We provide a benefits package designed to support the professional and personal well being of our employees. This includes meal vouchers of up to 945 RON and a 1000 RON referral bonus, along with access to a 7Card membership. Transportation is ensured from over 30 localities around Sibiu, and for colleagues based in Sibiu, we offer a Tursib subscription. We also offer holiday, Christmas and Easter bonuses, and we support participation in some local sports events by covering the registration fees.

In our locations, our colleagues have access to catering services in on site canteens, ensuring a comfortable workplace environment. We continually invest in professional development through training sessions, qualification programs and workshops focused on both technical and soft skills.

If this aligns with what you are looking for in a future employer, we look forward to receiving your application. Company Bilstein is one of the global leaders in damper technology and a key partner for top automotive manufacturers. We take pride in being recognized for continuous innovation and high standards in the development of automotive shock absorbers. In Sibiu, Bilstein has been present since 1996 as part of the international thyssenkrupp group, contributing to the development of products used in a large portfolio of vehicles, premium models and even motorsport. Here, our teams work with advanced technologies and benefit from an environment that prioritizes continuous learning, innovation and collaboration. We offer the ideal context for growth, from specialized training programs to involvement in international projects, in a workplace where cutting edge technology goes hand in hand with teamwork.

Contact

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