Senior Commodity Manager Plastics Madrid
About us: Exide Technologies ( is an internationally leading provider of innovative and sustainable battery storage solutions for automotive and industrial applications. With more than 135 years of experience, Exide has developed and globally marketed innovative batteries and systems, contributing to the energy transition and driving a cleaner future. Exide Technologies' culture and strategy are centred on recycling, sustainability, and environmental responsibility.
About the job: For our growing Automotive division in Azuqueca de Henares (Spain), we are looking for a Senior Commodity Manager Plastics EMEA/APAC. Reporting to the Senior Director Procurement Automotive, your mission will be to lead the procurement strategy and supplier management for plastic components.
Responsibilities:
1. Manage commodity Spend of circa 60 M€ (2,000 SKU)
2. Define and implement the commodity strategy
3. Generate cost improvements across the Commodity
4. Lead cross-functional and cross-entity teams to implement sourcing projects following the defined strategy
5. Identify, qualify and develop new suppliers
6. Drive innovation, change and efficiency, lead/support related initiatives
7. Management of selected key suppliers acting as the key account manager for Exide
8. Maintain price tracker, lead supplier performance management within own commodity
9. Uphold internal and external policies, regulations and laws
What we ask for:
1. Degree in Engineering
2. Business fluent in English language
3. Minimum of 5 years in purchasing management, preferably in plastics
4. Leadership and team management abilities
5. Strong communication, negotiation and supplier management skills
6. Ability to work in a team and coordinate with different departments
7. Knowledge of market analysis and purchasing strategy development
8. Experience in supplier risk mitigation and business continuity management
9. Familiarity with ESG policies and practices
10. Availability to travel as required
What we offer: We offer you a challenging, responsible and varied job in a modern, fast-growing division within an international corporation. You can expect a highly collegial working environment with a reasonable scope for action and decision-making. You will benefit from exciting personal and professional development opportunities, additional corporate well-being initiatives, and several key benefits, including:
1. The opportunity to gain valuable experience within a large international corporation
2. A real perspective of working in a dynamic environment
3. Pension Plan financed by the employer
4. Offer of medical insurance on preferential terms
5. Free Canteen
6. 2 Home-office days per week
7. Annual training plan
Feel free to apply if you think you meet the criteria and are excited to join our project. Please submit your application along with an updated CV. A member of our Selection team will reach out to you. Best of luck!
Exide is an equal opportunity workplace, committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Exide is committed to sustainability and value creation, respecting the planet’s limits and fostering positive change for both the environment and people within the global energy storage system.
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