Manager Product Procurement (mfd)
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Job Summary
Everyones talking about sustainable energy - were getting it on track.
We are a company with probably the most experienced employees in our technology field in the world. As a joint venture of Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group AB we are responsible for all activities along the entire value chain for fuel cell systems: from research and development to production and marketing for use in trucks and other applications outside vehicles. The goal is to establish cellcentric as a leading global manufacturer of fuel cells contributing to climate-neutral and sustainable transportation.
Fuel cell technology is currently transitioning from the development phase into series production. Product Procurement plays a critical role in ensuring the success of this transformation by securing the supply of innovative materials components and development this key position you will actively shape and develop a robust supply chain for our hydrogen technologies.
As Head of Product Procurement you will be responsible for an annual spend volume of approximately 50 million with further growth expected. Together with your team you will develop and manage international supplier relationships across Europe and Asia particularly Japan and make a significant contribution to the successful industrialization of our fuel cell systems.
- You lead and develop a team of 10 to 12 strategic and operational buyers providing both disciplinary and functional leadership;
- You hold end-to-end responsibility for the procurement of stack materials balance-of-plant components and engineering and development services with a current annual spend responsibility of approximately 50 million;
- You develop and implement international category supplier and sourcing strategies including make-or-buy dual-/multi-sourcing and localization concepts;
- You manage an international supplier portfolio consisting of automotive suppliers and chemical industry partners while building long-term strategic partnerships;
- You are responsible for complex contract and commercial negotiations including long-term agreements development contracts tooling agreements and raw material pricing mechanisms;
- You ensure supplier readiness supply security and successful series production ramp-up in close collaboration with Engineering Quality and Manufacturing;
- You drive cost optimization risk management and the continuous improvement of procurement processes digital sourcing tools and sustainability standards.
- You have successfully completed a degree in Engineering Industrial Engineering Business Administration Supply Chain Management or a comparable qualification;
- You have at least 7 to 8 years of experience in direct material and/or product procurement within a manufacturing environment as well as a minimum of 3 years of leadership experience;
- You have a background in the automotive or commercial vehicle industry and hands-on experience in procurement during product development and series production phases;
- You possess strong knowledge of APQP PPAP and IATF 16949 as well as experience in sourcing technical components and engineering/development services;
- Your strengths include developing strategic sourcing concepts conducting should-cost and cost analyses and negotiating complex technical agreements with international suppliers;
- Our values of passion perseverance accountability and trust-based collaboration are also the foundation of your approach to successful teamwork;
- You enjoy working in an international environment ideally have experience with SAP S/4HANA and are fluent in both German and English at a professional negotiation level.
Benefits:
- We offer you interesting autonomous and varied activities with corresponding development prospects in a traditional company with a start-up mentality in one of the top future industries.
- You will receive a very attractive compensation package.
- With us you can arrange your working hours flexibly work remotely and work up to 20 days a year from other EU countries.
- We offer you at least 30 days of vacation per year.
- You will benefit from an attractive compensation and benefits package including a company pension scheme private and occupational accident insurance and capital-forming benefits.
- We support the compatibility of work and family life through flexible working models including parental leave and part-time opportunities.
- Our comprehensive health management supports your fitness and well-being from bike leasing offer to voluntary health check-ups by our company doctor directly at our locations.
- Our restaurant provides you with soul food at a discounted price.
- You will be challenged - but also supported by a wide range of training and development opportunities.
- On top we offer you exclusive leasing and purchase conditions for Mercedes-Benz cars.
Additional information:
If your heart beats for fuel cells and you are looking for exciting challenges in the field of sustainable and climate-neutral mobility we look forward to receiving your informative application documents.
Please apply online only and enclose your CV a cover letter and certificates.
We are particularly pleased to receive applications from severely disabled persons and persons with disabilities of equal status.
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About Company
cellcentric vereint 30 Jahre Expertise in der Brennstoffzellentechnologie, unterstützt von Daimler Truck AG und Volvo Group. Ziel: klimaneutrale Mobilität.
