Freudenberg
Commodity Manager - Metals
United States · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerFreudenberg
- LocationUnited States
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!
Responsibilities:
- Own commercial strategy and supplier management for assigned direct material commodities, with a focus on metals.
- Build and execute market analysis and commodity strategies, including supply base development and optimization.
- Develop raw material forecasts using complex datasets and feedstock market intelligence.
- Lead total cost management across the supply chain while aligning to divisional business objectives.
- Drive material risk mitigation strategies to address supply continuity, pricing volatility, and supplier performance.
- Negotiate and execute supplier agreements, including contracts and NDAs, ensuring compliance with company standards.
- Partner cross-functionally and globally with R&D, material technology, and operations to align sourcing with innovation and business needs.
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Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management.
- Proven experience in commodity purchasing, preferably within automotive and metals.
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence commercial outcomes.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capability and ability to interpret market and cost drivers.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, QAD, or similar, and familiarity with supplier portals.
- Strong communication skills, executive presence, and a collaborative, high-energy, team-oriented approach.
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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