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Global Commodity Manager (Plastic)

Sibiu, Romania — thyssenkrupp Bilstein SA

Your responsibilities

Responsible for developing and executing the global commodity strategy for assigned categories to ensure cost competitiveness, supply security, quality, and innovation across all regions.
Strategic owner of the commodity on a global level, aligning with regional commodity managers, project commodity buyers and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver value and mitigate risks.
Define and implement global commodity strategies aligned with ATO objectives.
Analyze global market trends, cost drivers, and supply chain risks to identify opportunities.
Ensure strategies are cascaded and adapted by regional commodity managers.
Develop and maintain a global supplier base, ensuring performance in cost, quality, and delivery.
Lead global negotiations and establish framework agreements.
Drive supplier innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Finance to ensure alignment on specifications, cost targets, and timelines.
Act as the global point of contact for commodity-related procurement topics according to the cross functional responsibility matrix and escalation guideline.
Ensure adherence to PSM Governance, procurement policies, compliance standards, and regulatory requirements.
Monitor and report on global commodity performance metrics (cost savings, risk/claims, supplier strategy).
Provide guidance and alignment to Regional and Project Commodity Managers.
Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices across regions.

Your profile

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.
5+ years’ experience in strategic procurement or commodity management, with global exposure
Experience in the automotive industry
Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
Analytical and strategic thinking.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
Knowledge of global supply markets and risk management.

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.

Important to us

Health and Wellness

Health & Safety

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Pension and Retirement

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

Collaboration and Teamwork

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Professional Development

Development

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Compensation and Salary

Compensation & benefits

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance: we guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Creative and Innovation

Creative leeway

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

Vacation and Time Off

Vacation and paid time off

Vacation and paid time off: Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Sustainability and Environment

Sustainability

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness. We support sociopolitical initiatives and focus on resource efficiency.

Onboarding and Training

Onboarding

Onboarding: individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

We value diversity

thyssenkrupp values and promotes diversity in all areas of the company. We actively combat discrimination and foster an open, tolerant working environment that welcomes different backgrounds and perspectives.

We therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity. What matters is the applicant's individual motivation and potential.

People with disabilities will be given appropriate support in the application process and in the performance of their job functions as well as in accessing employer benefits.

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 cuttingedge technology goes hand in hand with teamwork.

Global Commodity Manager (Plastic)

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