Global Commodity Director – Electronics & Mechatronics Components

Global Commodity Director – Electronics & Mechatronics Components

Location: Nis

What are your main tasks?

Category Strategy Define and continuously update the global Electronics & Mechatronics commodity strategy Translate business objectives into sourcing and supplier development roadmaps Identify technology trends, market developments, and cost drivers Develop long-term sourcing strategies supporting growth, resilience and innovation Establish commodity KPIs and improvement targets

Supplier Management Own relationships with strategic global suppliers Drive supplier segmentation and supplier rationalization Lead supplier performance improvement initiatives Evaluate and approve new suppliers Lead strategic supplier development programs Ensure compliance with quality, financial and sustainability requirements

Commercial & Cost Management Lead global commercial negotiations Develop and execute cost reduction initiatives Drive value engineering and should-cost programs Negotiate LTAs, pricing models and commercial frameworks Monitor commodity indices, inflation impacts and electronic component market trends Deliver annual savings and productivity targets

Supply Chain Risk Management Identify supply chain vulnerabilities Develop dual-sourcing and regionalization strategies Monitor geopolitical, trade and semiconductor market risks Lead crisis management activities related to disruptions and shortages Ensure business continuity plans are in place for critical components

What are your qualifications?

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Procurement or related field
• Master's degree or MBA preferred

Experience

• 10+ years of strategic procurement experience

• Minimum 5 years in global category/commodity leadership

• Strong experience in electronics and mechatronics

• sourcing within automotive or industrial sectors

• Proven track record managing global suppliers and complex negotiations

• Experience leading international procurement teams

• Technical Knowledge

• Electronics manufacturing processes

• Semiconductor market dynamics

• Wire harnesses, connectors and electromechanical systems

• Cost modelling and should-cost analysis

• Automotive industry requirements (IATF, APQP, PPAP preferred)

• ERP systems (SAP preferred)

• And most importantly, what can you expect from us? The well-being of our employees is our top priority. That's why we offer you, in addition to an attractive and performance-based, collectively agreed remuneration, numerous benefits that make your everyday working life more pleasant. These include:

• Opportunity to develop your career within an international environment

• Private health insurance

• Hybrid work model

• Flexible working hours

• Qualified induction and further training opportunities

• Modern office located in the city center, providing a collaborative and comfortable workspace

• A positive, supportive team culture based on our core principles: Collaboration, Openness, Drive, and Empowerment