Summary
Location
Bangalore North
Type
full-time
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Role Summary
The Commodity Buyer is the purchasing specialist for mainly one in exceptional cases more - defined material groups / Commodity like Media, Chemical. Plastic and Stamping , He/she manages all tactical sourcing activities with the suppliers in his/her responsibility (One voice to supplier). /she reports functionally to the Commodity Leader and Regional MGM( Material Group management)
Main Tasks
- Executes MGM strategies and initiatives and applies defined supplier panels in alignment with Regional MGM
- Supports Regional MGM and reports regarding negotiations, supplier selection in projects, supplier panel optimization, ratio projects(Saving Project), KPI 11 development(Purchase Saving), supplier development, initiated sourcing decisions, etc.
- Supports planning and forecasting in agreement with Regional/Global MGM (Global commodity manager)
- Manages RFQs and price estimations in customer or market projects and in serial production for his/her commodity within the Hub and for prototypes if prototype supplier will be serial supplier.
- Conducts RFQs also for defined global projects (across Hubs) in alignment with the Regional MGM.
- Initiates and manages re-sourcing, dual sourcing and continuous improvement activities (KPI 11(Purchasing Saving ) and supports Ratio Project Management, e.g. “BCC” or VA/VE
- Actively supports and acts in close collaboration with PMPs (Project management Purchase)by providing “in-time” price- and other project relevant information, e.g. sourcing status, supplier feedback on timing and specification
- Negotiations & agreements about purchase price and supplier commercial contracts (KPI 11) incl. sourcing decision preparation
- Contract management over supplier / parts life time for all contracts in his responsibility
- Organizes Technical Reviews in close collaboration with ASQ and R&D
- Initiates target price / cost analysis calculation (pre- and post SOP)
- Overall responsibility for internal releases and changes of supplied material / parts / tools in projects and in serial production
- Manages escalation issues in alignment with Regional MGM
- Maintains commercial material / supplier relevant data in SAP R3 and eCONN
- Supports supplier quality assurance (KPI 41/42) , complaint management and "top focus" supplier meetings in cooperation with ASQ, SQA and SQD
- Monitoring of tool life time and capacity; negotiation and purchasing of follow-up tooling
- Interface Management to local Supply Chain.
- Ensure that all the requirements of IATF 16949, ISO 14001 & 45001.
Experience
Education and work experience：
• Bachelor’s in engineering/Tooling or related Tool and Die making
• 10-20 years
Other facts
About Mann+Hummel GmbH
MANN+HUMMEL is a global leader in filtration technology. Headquartered in Ludwigsburg, Germany, the group develops intelligent filtration and separation solutions – including for the Transportation and Life Sciences & Environment sectors. Founded in 1941, this family-owned company enables cleaner mobility, cleaner air, cleaner water, and cleaner industry across the globe. With its solutions, MANN+HUMMEL plays a key role in protecting the environment and promoting the sustainable use of limited resources. In 2024, approximately 21,200 employees at over 80 locations worldwide generated sales of EUR 4.5 billion.
For more information, please visit: www.mann-hummel.com
What you'll do
- The Commodity Buyer manages tactical sourcing activities for defined material groups and collaborates with suppliers, ensuring alignment with regional strategies. They are responsible for negotiations, contract management, and supporting project management with timely information.
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