Sourcing Category Engineer

SAF-HOLLAND is a leading manufacturer of chassis-related systems and components primarily for trailers and semi-trailers, but also for trucks and buses. The product range comprises axle and suspension systems, fifth wheels, kingpins and landing gear and is marketed under the brands SAF, Holland, Haldex, Assali Stefen, Neway, Tecma, KLL, V.ORLANDI and York.

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Responsible for developing and implementing Regional and Global Sourcing Strategies for assigned commodities with focus on meeting and exceeding cost reduction, quality, delivery and product launch goals for all SAF-HOLLAND manufacturing locations. Responsibilities may include regional or global project assignments. Establish relationships with Strategic Vendors to negotiate high quality materials at the lowest possible cost. Manages supplier evaluation and formal development process. In addition, the Commodity Manager will participate in cross-functional teams, account assignments, or be asked to provide leadership and mentoring to less experienced employee

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Qualificatio

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  5+ years of experi
• enceExperience in direct material purchasing processes (Commodities: Metal forming, Machining, Springs, Packaging, raw materials, fittings, bearings, chemicals among oth
• ers)Proficient in conversational Eng
• lishExperience handling international suppl
• iersManagement of agreements and contr
• actsCost reduction proj
• ectsIdeally experience in manufacturing environ
• mentSAP Knowledge (S4/HANA), proficient excel and executive presentations sk
• illsExperience in spending and cost analy
• sis,Strong negotiation and analytical skills, project manage
• mentAll level communication sk

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The employees of the SAF-HOLLAND Group make a significant contribution to the company's success. That is why we support their professional and personal development, offer fair, performance-based pay and flexible working time models that are tailored to the needs of our empl

oyees.We are committed to providing a healthy, safe and inclusive work environment for our employees that also attracts and retains top t

alent.