Commodity Manager

Competencies

Why you should join:

As a Commodity Manager, you'll have the opportunity to shape the sourcing strategy for a key regional plant, directly influencing cost efficiency, supplier performance, and operational success. You'll work within a collaborative, multicultural environment where cross-functional teamwork and continuous improvement are core values. This role offers significant professional development potential, with exposure to global procurement processes and new product introductions. At our company, we empower employees to take ownership of their work and contribute to meaningful, purpose-driven goals. In return, we offer a competitive compensation package, access to innovative tools and technologies, and a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices.

Your main tasks:

• Develop and implement a plant-level sourcing strategy, including “make or buy” analysis and supplier segmentation (grow/fix/exit).
• Lead the achievement of procurement KPIs, including cost savings (CMP), delivery performance (STR/STC), and quality metrics (DLPM).
• Manage commercial agreements with suppliers (e.g. inventory management, bailment, VMI, EDI, consignment).
• Conduct RFQs using e-tools, award new business, and negotiate pricing for raw materials, components, and tooling.
• Optimize the supplier footprint by onboarding strategic suppliers, consolidating sources, and managing resourcing projects.
• Monitor supplier capacity and capability to prevent supply constraints and ensure business continuity.
• Drive continuous improvement through quarterly business reviews (QBRs) and corrective action plans with key suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with TE standards including RoHS, REACH, conflict minerals, and use of the supplier portal.
• Support plant operations by aligning sourcing strategies with NPI projects, quality audits, certifications, and insourcing initiatives.

Your ideal background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in procurement, including strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Knowledge of relevant commodities (injection molding) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively in a matrixed, multicultural environment.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Fluent in English and Polish at a professional/negotiation level.

What we can offer:

• Employment contract, ultimately for an indefinite period.
• Opportunities for qualification and training.
• Friendly induction and initial training system.
• Attractive incentive and social package.
• Private medical care for the employee and family members.
• Possibility to take out life insurance as part of a group insurance scheme.
• Co-financing of the Multisport card.
• Social benefits as part of the MyBenefit platform.
• Loans for employees on preferential terms.
• Bonuses for referring employees under the referral program

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