About the Role

Your Responsibilities

• Developing and executing the commodity strategy for packaging, in alignment with the company's overall strategic objectives
• Monitoring and analyzing market trends and supplier performance to identify opportunities for cost savings, risk mitigation, and process improvements
• Preparation of request documents and associated bids
• Evaluation of offers, negotiation, and presenting results to the sourcing board and management
• Leading the negotiation, contracting processes, and supplier relationships for packaging commodities
• Developing, negotiating, and concluding individual and framework agreements
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to generate commodity synergies and achieve the best possible outcomes for stakeholders
• Working closely with the European Purchasing teams across Magna Groups
• Enhancing existing templates and tools to effectively present projects and savings
• Improving data quality in existing systems
• Leading and managing a team of logistics professionals, providing guidance and support to ensure successful execution of strategies and projects
  

Who we are looking for

• Proven track record of several years in procurement and sourcing within the automotive industry, with specific experience in Packaging
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field
• Experience in organizing cross-functional teams in a matrix organization

Your preferred qualifications

• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills, with a focus on driving cost reduction and supplier performance improvement
• Solid understanding of supply chain management principles
• Strong expertise in commodities strategy definition and implementation
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at various levels
• Team leader skills, with the ability to lead and inspire a team of professionals
• Independent work style, hands-on mentality, and analytical thinking
• Fluent in both written and spoken German and English. Additional languages would be beneficial
• Proficient in MS Office and SAP
• Willingness to travel as required

What we offer

Site Benefits

• Corporate culture defined by innovation, involvement, and teamwork
• Long-term perspectives in an international company
• Attractive framework conditions for further training
• Profit participation in the company's success
• Home office options and flexible working hours
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (childcare, health promotion, leisure and sports activities, benefits in everyday life)

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