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Global Commodity Manager Electronics

Your area of responsibility

In close cooperation with the Global Supplier Quality Engineer, you will define and implement the purchasing group strategy. This is done in accordance with the maxon group strategy in order to fulfil the company's objectives in the best possible way and taking into account the specific local requirements and objectives. The following core tasks are part of your area of responsibility:

• Overall responsibility and lead of the global commodity team for electronics
• Evaluate, qualify and develop suppliers with the aim of purchasing parts, assemblies or finished products on the international market at competitive prices, in the required quality and optimum delivery performance. For new projects, ensure that the commodity strategy is taken into account in the early stages.
• For the assigned commoditiy the CM supports the Global Quality Engeneer with regards to audits, supplier and part qualification.
• Negotiate and release of supplier contracts (supply contracts, T&C, NDA, CoC for supplier,...)
• For global commodities: Performing regular benchmarks / cost reduction programs based on KPI's (TCO)

Your profile

• Technical education (FH / TS). Preferably technical background
• Qualified Buyer or bachelor's degree in business administration
• Good user knowledge in the MS Office environment and in an ERP system (e.g. SAP / IFS)
• Several years of professional experience as commodity manager or in a similar position
• Excellent communication skills, assertiveness, negotiation skills, international working experience within matrix organizations with a result and goal oriented attitude.
• High resilience and flexibility with the ability to work in a global team
• Very good command of English C1/ German at least B1
• Willingness to travel (up to 50%)

A familial working environment with transparent information flows and interdisciplinary exchange
Flexible annual working hours that allow you to reconcile your professional goals with your expectations for your personal life
Workplace health management that aims to maintain and promote your health
An Academy with a wide-ranging training offering and exciting development opportunities
Advanced social security benefits
A dedicated public transport connection as well as discounts
A staff restaurant with a breathtaking view of the lake and mountains
A place of work surrounded by mountain sports opportunities (skiing, climbing, biking)

Your Contact

Are you interested in new challenges? Then we look forward to your online application.

• Frau Ute Pötscher |
• HR Business Partner |
• +41 (41) 666 19 23