As a Commodity Manager you will be primarily responsible for the procurement of needed materials for the manufacturing activity of Appleton Cluj, based in Gilau! As part of the Sourcing team you will be looking for continuous improvement of current suppliers and new suppliers, negotiate agreements on long and medium terms, consolidate the volume of materials at European level and contribute to cost saving program in accordance with KPIs. We look forward to seeing your application!

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
* Identify and manage cost containment projects to drive net material inflation improvement;
* Negotiate procurement terms, conditions and pricing with suppliers;
* Identify suppliers capable of supplying the company's product portfolio and lead the cross functional team to qualify new suppliers;
* Drive data collection and analysis to measure supply chain efficiency;
* Review supplier requests for design changes, evaluate the cost impact, and coordinates with engineering and the supplier if determined to go forward;
* Identify and mitigate risk of part shortages due to supplier production shortages or end of life situations;
* Identify and manage projects that drive supplier on-time delivery improvement and performance improvement.

Who You Are:

You deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner. You pursue everything with energy, drive, and the need to finish. You show a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations and are exceptional at spotting and seizing opportunities.

For This Role, You Will Need:
* University Degree (Mechanical Engineering/Engineering represents an advantage);
* Minimum 5 years of experience in Purchasing/ Supply Chain in a manufacturing environment;
* Demonstrated understanding of the material requirements and processes needed to support the business;
* Demonstrated negotiation skills and communications skills;
* Microsoft Office experience and expertise (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint);
* English advanced level;
* ERP system experience desirable;

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
* French represents an advantage;
* Mechanical Engineering/Engineering represents an advantage.

Our Offer to You

We understand the importance of work-life balance and are dedicated to supporting our employees' personal and professional needs. From competitive benefits plans and comprehensive medical care to equitable opportunities for growth and development we strive to create a workplace that is supportive and rewarding.

Depending on location, our flexible work from home policy allows you to make the best of your time, by combining quiet home office days with collaborative experiences in the office so that you can personalize your work-life mix.

Moreover, our global volunteer employee resource groups will empower you to connect with peers that share the same interest, promote diversity and inclusion and positively contribute to communities around us.