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Commodity Manager Americas - Steel

MANN+HUMMEL GmbH, Gastonia, NC, United States


ROLE SUMMARY
This is an Onsite position based at our Main Office location in Gastonia, NC.

No Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Commodity Manager Americas - Steel

has North America (U.S., Mexico, and Canada) responsibility for all procurement activities, projects, supplier quality, and commodity processes for Steel procurement. This position will have responsibility over the Transportation business unit. The Commodity Manager Americas - Steel is responsible for managing the execution of all relevant strategic and tactical steel procurement tasks within the commodity group for North America.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Define and execute Commodity and Supplier strategies for Steel procurement

Lead North American strategic planning, forecasting, and reporting of Steel procurement

Responsible for material price development within the Steel commodity

Drive sourcing decisions in collaboration with Commodity Buyers

Identify and approve new suppliers and manage supplier relations

Responsible for supplier risk management

Negotiate contracts, pricing, and commercial terms

Supplier Performance Management

REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field

Minimum 4 years relevant procurement experience

Required Skills:

Advanced negotiation skills

Excellent English communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Ability to travel up to 25% (domestic and international)

Preferred Skills:

SAP / SAP BW experience

Automotive industry procurement experience

Raw materials (Steel) procurement experience (strongly preferred)

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