Commodity Sourcing Specialist (M/F)

The Role:

Commodity Sourcing Specialist (M/F)

The Role

Reporting to the Commodity Manager(s) within the Group Materials Segment, you contribute to the deployment of a performance-driven and risk-based sourcing strategy for spot purchases and sourcing gaps across various Group entities.

Your Responsibilities

In close collaboration with the Commodity Manager(s), you will:

• Contribute to the definition and deployment of commodity strategies aligned with business and customer requirements
• Manage sourcing activities including supplier identification, benchmarking, and market/product intelligence
• Lead negotiations and ensure processes compliance
• Drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) optimization and ensure savings delivery in line with budget (PPV control)
• Monitor and improve supplier performance (OTD, OQD, Lead-time, responsiveness)
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks (industrial, financial, geopolitical)
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain and Quality teams across Group entities
• Support supplier development initiatives and performance improvement plans
• Ensure structured reporting and support decision-making at management level

Key Performance Indicators

• On-Time Delivery (OTD)
• On-Quality Delivery (OQD / PPM)
• TCO reduction & savings/PPVs vs budget
• Supplier lead-time performance
• Risk exposure reduction
• Supplier performance improvement

Your Profile

• Degree in Engineering or Business
• Proven experience in procurement (aerospace is a plus), from RFI to contract execution
• Technical mindset : Proven capability to understand, interpret and benchmark technical specifications (drawings, standards, materials), enabling effective supplier evaluation, cost analysis and risk assessment
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Ability to operate in complex, multi-site and international environments
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office
• Fluent in English

Why join this role ?

• Exposure to strategic commodities and international supplier base
• Direct impact on cost performance and supply chain resilience
• Cross-functional and multi-entity collaboration