Sr. Commodity Buyer (m/f/d)

Batteries are our Business. People are our Power.

At Clarios, we are producing the world’s best batteries, essential for the evolving future of transportation. Our advanced, low-voltage batterie technologies and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle. 1 in 3 vehicles powered by a Clarios Battery worldwide. We are home to strong brands like VARTA® and OPTIMA® and we are driven by a common goal to create cutting-edge technology in a sustainable manner. Ready to power up your career? Then explore the possibilities with us and become a valued member of our team!

As a Senior Commodity Buyer, you are responsible for the procurement of one or more assigned commodities – with the goal of achieving the optimal balance of cost, quality, and delivery reliability. Together with your stakeholders, you develop the relevant commodity strategy, translate it into concrete objectives and action plans, and drive its execution in line with our corporate goals.

The position will be based in HQ Offices in Hannover, Germany.

What you will do

• Strategic sourcing

You drive all strategic sourcing activities – from spend and supply market analysis, benchmarking, RFI/RFP and should-cost analysis, through to negotiation, business cases, and contract award.

• Commodity strategy

You develop the regional category strategy in line with our processes and corporate objectives – and implement it.

• Supplier management

You evaluate supplier performance, build strategic partnerships, and further develop existing relationships.

• Contracts & terms

You negotiate and implement supplier contracts and optimize payment terms with a view to regional and corporate goals.

• Cost reduction

You drive cost reduction initiatives and actively contribute to cross-functional cost reduction and new product launch projects.

• Continuous improvement

You lead standardization and improvement initiatives and support the maintenance of our procurement systems (SAP, e-procurement).

• Compliance

You live and promote adherence to our Procurement and Corporate Ethics policies and represent your area in internal and external audits.

What makes you a good fit

• Commercial and/or technical education; Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in Procurement (preferred), Sales, Program Management, or a related field.
• Solid expertise in Category Management and Strategic Sourcing as well as modern purchasing practices
• Strong negotiation skills and confident supplier relationship management
• Strong in market and data analysis, project management, and stakeholder management
• Knowledge of European laws and regulations; experience with e-procurement systems is a plus
• Business-fluent English; a second language (ideally German) is desirable
• Strong communication skills, creativity, a drive for innovation, and genuine team orientation

What we offer you

Benefits

Input matters just as much as the output. As the world’s largest creator and manufacturer of low-voltage batterie technologies, we know that better than anyone. It all starts with our people. At Clarios, your passion, ingenuity and grit are celebrated. Here, you can get out what you put in. Our benefits philosophy reflects our commitment to care for our employees and rewarding their dedication, expertise and commitment:

• international future-oriented environment with strong commitment to integrity, values, social engagement, and sustainability.
• flexible working hours model and flexitime account
• mobile work policy (10 days per calendar month, workation throughout the EU for max 20 days per calendar year)
• above average number of vacation days (30 days per calendar year )
• company pension scheme
• company bike leasing
• company kindergarten
• corporate benefits
• fitness center and physiotherapist
• modern office environment and healthy canteen
• team and company events and hobby clubs
• well-advanced Onboarding process and buddy program
• Learning Academy, LinkedIn Learning and EMEA Mentoring Program

About Clarios

Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. You can find more information here (PDF).

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