Senior Sourcing Manager Communication Sustaining (m/f/d) Tuttlingen

Please apply in English!

What you will do-

• Develop and implement strategies and objectives for assigned commodities to support divisional business goals.

• Lead and manage teams based in the US and Germany, as well as cross-functional groups, to drive strategic commodity planning, consolidation efforts, and spend/supply assessments, considering the entire product life cycle.

• Oversee sourcing analysis and selection processes, conduct cost evaluations, and perform make-versus-buy assessments as needed.

• Direct the creation of contract strategies; negotiate, establish, monitor, and enforce supplier contracts and agreements.

• Identify supply base risks and develop and implement mitigation plans, including market assessments and evaluations of supplier financial stability, social responsibility, environmental impact, and ethical standards.

• Gather and share information on market conditions and technology trends related to commodities and suppliers, using this insight to implement effective cost controls and adapt business strategies.

• Lead the development and execution of strategies and objectives for assigned commodities in alignment with divisional business priorities.

• Design and apply enterprise-wide metrics, tools, and processes to enhance sourcing and supplier management activities.

What you need-

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering or related field, required

• Leadership experience is a must have

• 7+ years in Supply Management with focus on strategic sourcing and supplier development

• Knowledge and application of supplier contract strategy, negotiations, contractual terms, and contract administration

• Knowledge of continuous improvement and cost reduction methodologies

• Experience with supplier metrics & measurement methodologies and supporting systems.

• Strong skills in leadership, negotiations, influencing, communication & presentation, project management, troubleshooting & problem solving, analysis, strategic thinking, and collaborative team building.

• Strong judgment with the ability to make and communicate timely and sound decisions

• Fluent language skills in German and English speaking and writing

• Valid car driving liscence class B

• Diversity is important to us. We welcome applications from people regardless of their ethnic, national or social origin, gender, disability, age or sexual identity.