Commodity Buyer – Global Procurement

About the role

The Commodity Buyer will manage worldwide procurement for the sintering business, ensuring material supply, cost efficiency and supplier performance. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to drive strategic sourcing and maintain high data quality.

Key responsibilities

• Manage material‑related, global procurement market for assigned commodity.
• Oversee daily operations and ensure data quality in the sintering business.
• Mentor and develop relationships with assigned suppliers, including price negotiations and contract management.
• Handle supplier evaluation, escalation of quality/lead issues, and insolvency management.
• Conduct plausibility checks of purchase prices through cross‑comparisons and cost‑structure analysis.
• Identify and monitor efficiency potentials for cost optimisation and strategic alignment.
• Take budget responsibility for tools, sampling and bid processes.
• Develop and implement part‑family and supplier strategies, making award decisions.

Required profile

• Degree in Engineering (industrial or mechanical) with commercial training or Business Administration.
• At least 3 years of solid purchasing experience.
• Project management experience, preferably in project procurement.
• Strong technical understanding, strategic thinking and structured work approach.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• High personal responsibility, motivation, assertiveness and resilience.
• Willingness to travel.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.

Required skills