Your responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies for the metals category (e.g. aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, copper) aligned with company goals for cost, quality, productivity, and supply continuity.
• Evaluate and manage suppliers, ensuring performance meets quality and cost standards.
• Lead contract negotiations with suppliers, manage risk, and ensure supply continuity.
• Conduct market and cost analysis, including spend analysis and total cost of ownership calculations.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to drive long-term performance improvements.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including capacity and continuity assessments.
• Manage reporting processes to provide cost transparency to the business unit.
• Lead and develop a procurement team, support skill development and drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes.

Our requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, preferably in raw materials or metals.
• Strong market knowledge of metals and related technologies.
• Excellent analytical skills and experience with cost analysis and market data.
• Proven negotiation experience with successful outcomes.
• Experience in international/multicultural environments.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Economics, Engineering, or related fields.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).

What we offer

• Key role in shaping regional procurement strategy for a critical commodity.

• Stable employment in a global company with a strong market presence.

• Opportunities for career development and cross-regional collaboration.

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

• Dynamic, international work environment with real impact on business results.