Raw Material Commodity Manager

In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead the development and execution of multiyear sourcing strategies for metals and raw materials (copper aluminum steel nickel) including market analysis on LME/COMEX/SHFE and macroeconomic risk evaluation.

• Build and manage strategic global supplier networks including primary and secondary metal suppliers recycling streams and new markets across Europe Asia and the Americas.

• Develop cost models pricing structures indexation formulas and hedging approaches to manage cost volatility and longterm supply security.

• Drive supplier negotiations contracts performance management and improvement programs ensuring alignment with quality delivery sustainability and compliance requirements (REACH RoHS ESG LKSG).

• Support Engineering and crossfunctional teams with RFQs early supplier involvement in NPD manufacturability insights and validation of technical and financial data.

• Provide commodity forecasts market intelligence inflation updates and risk assessments to senior stakeholders implementing early warning systems and continuity plans.

• Conduct supplier audits capability assessments and technical evaluations while maintaining accurate supplier data and contributing to Perfect Execution initiatives.

• Dedicate 25% travel time for supplier development relationship building and onsite evaluations.

• While the role focuses on strategic raw material procurement (mainly metals) you may also be assigned additional or different product groups based on business needs.

You quickly and decisively take actions in fact-changing unpredictable situations. You show a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations and are exceptional at spotting and seizing opportunities. You set aggressive goals and have high standards. You pursue everything with energy drive and the need to finish. You formulate a clear strategy and map aggressive steps that will accelerate the organization toward its goals.

• Proven experience in procurement commodity management or supply chain management.

• Strong background in raw materials procurement especially copper aluminum steel and other metals.

• Understanding of global commodity markets and trading platforms (LME COMEX SHFE) and experience with indexation hedging cost models and pricing strategies.

• Ability to analyze technical data supplier capabilities and financial models to support sourcing decisions.

• Experience with supplier negotiations contracting and performance management in an international environment.

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with crossfunctional teams.

• Availability to travel approximately 25% for supplier visits and development.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Experience developing global supplier networks for primary and secondary metals including recycling streams.

• Exposure to global tenders new market exploration and cost optimization programs.

• Knowledge of integrating sustainability into procurement strategies including CO₂ reduction responsible sourcing recyclability and transparency.

• Familiarity with ESG REACH RoHS LKSG and other compliance frameworks.

• Experience supporting NPD through early supplier involvement and designformanufacturability input.

• Ability to standardize processes drive synergies and support global procurement initiatives.