Purchasing Commodity Manager

Main duties/Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities towards nominated suppliers in line with purchase strategy, CBP and supplier strategy
• Monitor, follow up and report progress in Canea towards the KPI's used to monitor the Purchase organisation; purchase savings, commercial savings, raw material price development, sea freights, payment terms etc.
• Commericially represent Bulten as a purchaser internally as well as externally and also act as an escalation point when so is required.
• Search, monitor and identify potential suppliers to ensure that supplier strategy fulfils the needs of Bulten and its customers in respect of quality, sustainability, logistics and commodities offered
• Initiate and conduct benchmarks in order to evaluate competitiveness of supplier base
• Act in accordance with the "Authorization manual" and budget, this also applies to negotiation and entering of commercial agreements with suppliers
• Actively contribute to supplier reduction and consolidation of volumes towards suppliers classifid as strategic or preferred in our supplier strategy
• Update and maintain purchase related data and registers in M3 such as pricelists
• Initiate and manage projects that contribute to Bulten's long term profitability incorporating a holistic view o landed cost and value creation
• Monitor supplier performance data with aim to avoid disturbance's and improve value for Bulten.

Candidate Profile

Experience and qualifications needed for the role

Essential:
Relevant educational degree within the commercial area/purchasing
Minimum 5 years work experience in a commerical role
Good knowledge and understanding of automotive requirements

Knowledge of and adherence to Work Instructions relevant to role
Knowledge of and adherence to ISO 14001 and IATF 16949

Desirable:
Good understanding of supply chain procedure

Who are you?

Identifies and seizes commercial opportunities, has a strong impact on business growth and profitability

Co-operates well with others, shares knowledge, experience and information, supports others in pursuit of team goal

Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way, speaks with authority and conviction, presents effectively

Makes an impact, convinces and persuades others, promotes plans and ideas successfully

Acts on own initiative, makes things happen.

Our Offer

Working at Bulten

You will be part of a professional an innovative, international team where your knowledge and expertise is highly appreciated.

Our core values are Professional, Innovative, Dedicated and Empowered and guide us in our work