Head of Global Commodity Management Casting & Machining(m/w/x)

# Head of Global Commodity Management Casting & Machining (m/f/d) **Voerde** | **Full time** We are looking for dedicated reinforcement for our purchasing team in Voerde, Bocholt or Chemnitz. **Job Responsibilities:** * Strategic orientation in global, optimal procurement markets as well as analysing global markets and preparing forecasts * Planning and implementation of global commodity strategies, achievement of CNI / budget targets * (Support of) qualification of global suppliers in cooperation with cross functions * Implementation and realisation of innovations and cost and value engineering at the supplier * Leading a global team **Required Knowledge/ Skills, Education and Experience:** * Degree in business administration or mechanical engineering * Sound professional experience in purchasing, management experience and negotiating skills * Very good knowledge of SAPR3 CO and MS Excel * Strong ability to work in a team in an international environment * Business fluent in English is essential due to the support of production sites abroad; willingness to travel abroad on business **Your contact person(s) for this job posting is/are:** Joachim Pennekamp, Jonathan Lottmann, Nadine Ostendorf, Ralf Lins Flender is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.