Commodity Manager

** What you will do
** A dynamic and global market leader, Clarios is one of the largest suppliers of energy storage solutions and powers one in every three cars worldwide. From Low Voltage Lithium-ION to AGM, we have the broadest, most efficient, and innovative energy storage portfolio to meet our customers' varied challenges in bringing new vehicles to market. We consider every stage of a battery’s life, taking a whole lifecycle approach from materials selection to design through production.

Sustainability and responsible battery management are at the heart of everything we do.

Teamwork. Accountability. Play to Win. Challenge the status quo. These are words we live by. And, we need you on our team. Come join us!

We are seeking a seasoned Commodity Manager to join our global procurement team on a full-time basis. This management-level role is designed for a professional with deep expertise in polymers, resins, and recycled materials. You will be responsible for the long-term strategic direction of the category, driving sourcing excellence, supplier relationship management, and sustained cost optimization across our manufacturing sites and global supplier network.
** How you will do it**
* ** Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
*** Market Intelligence:
Monitor global market trends, price indices, and cost drivers specifically within the polymers and resins sector to inform procurement strategies.
* ** Category Strategy:
** Create and redefine long-term procurement strategies that mitigate supply chain risk and maximize value for the organization.
* ** Strategic Sourcing**:
Lead high-stakes negotiations with resin and polymer manufacturers to secure optimal pricing, favorable terms, and long-term supply assurance.
* ** Agreement Development:
** Structure and finalize robust supplier agreements in close collaboration with leadership, legal, and finance teams.
** Stakeholder & Supply Chain Integration**
* ** External Liaison:
** Act as the primary interface between Clarios and our network of poly recyclers, compounders, and third-party suppliers.
* ** Internal

Collaboration:

** Partner directly with Clarios manufacturing sites to ensure seamless supply chain integration and operational alignment.
* ** Cross-Functional Leadership:
** Lead initiatives with engineering, sales, and quality teams to successfully introduce new materials into the product portfolio.
* ** Material Optimization:
** Coordinate with cross-functional teams to adjust or substitute materials in existing products to improve performance or cost.
** Performance, Data & Analytics**
* ** Supplier Performance Management:
** Support suppliers in meeting rigorous performance targets, focusing specifically on quality standards and on-time delivery.
* ** KPI Development:
** Design and implement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement across the supply base.
* ** Reporting & Dashboards:
** Develop and maintain advanced dashboards to track real-time supplier performance, savings, and compliance metrics.
* ** Financial Analytics:
** Provide data-driven insights to track sustained cost-saving initiatives and verify total landed cost reductions.
** Cost Management & Compliance**
* ** Cost Savings Initiatives:
** Proactively identify and "unlock" new cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing and process improvements.
* ** Landed Cost Reduction:
** Execute strategies aimed at reducing the total landed cost of materials throughout the end-to-end supply chain.
* ** Regulatory Compliance:
** Ensure all procurement activities and contracts adhere to company policies, audit controls, and international regulatory requirements.
* ** Records Maintenance:
** Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract documentation to always ensure audit readiness.
** What we look for
**** Required
* ** Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or a related field.
* 5+ years of procurement experience, with a specific focus on commodity management
* Track Record:
Proven success in contract negotiation, complex supplier management, and significant cost-savings delivery.
* High proficiency in procurement analytics (Excel, ERP systems, e-sourcing platforms).
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