Commodity Purchasing Manager (Mechanical)

Analyzing the local and regional procurement market and the respective supplier development with regard to the objectives and requirements of the business units as well as preparing and updating the supplier matrix, preparing qualified supplier evaluations, setting up alternative suppliers to reduce costs, achieving technical, qualitative and other defined objectives in accordance with the requirements of the business units in coordination with the cross-functional managers involved Prepare and implement purchasing strategies for the local and regional purchasing organization in close consultation with the global purchasing organization, the global network or the regional business unit; contribute to establishing a globally uniform and optimized supplier base to realize synergies by bundling the local purchasing volume, focusing on efficient suppliers and optimizing the local process chain Leading employees by agreeing on objectives as well as delegating, selecting, qualifying and developing employees on the basis of a culture of trust, effectiveness control to level and develop potentials as well as promoting individual competences to fulfil departmental objectives Align supplier development strategies with product line roadmaps to proactively identify, evaluate and qualify local or regional suppliers. Drive cross-functional internal onboarding plans to ensure timely ramp-up and optimize the end-to-end supplier-to-Hella process chain. Develop and execute strategic cost-down and supply resource plans aligned with company and product line operational targets, leveraging should-cost analysis, TCO modeling, and commodity strategies to deliver measurable P L impact. Drive cross-functional execution with engineering, finance, and operations to ensure roadmaps are translated into actionable sourcing initiatives that enhance cost competitiveness and supply resilience. Assigning employees according to their qualifications within the appropriate structure; instructing (targeting and motivating) and supporting employees to perform their tasks Leading employees by agreeing on objectives as well as delegating, selecting, qualifying and developing employees on the basis of a culture of trust, effectiveness control to level and develop potentials as well as promoting individual competences to fulfil departmental objectives