Direct Material Senior Commodity Manager (M/F)
Grenoble, France
Procurement & Supply Chain – Procurement Team /
CDI / Permanent position /
On-site
Description of the job :
- The Direct Material Senior commodity manager is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring direct materials required for battery manufacturing. This role ensures the continuous supply of high-quality materials at competitive prices, while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and adhering to Verkor policies meanwhile pioneering the next generation of industry standards.
Responsibilities :
- Competitive :
- Sourcing and Procurement: Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate contracts, and secure the best terms for price, quality, delivery and EHS.
- Cost Management: Monitor market trends & geopolitics to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Conduct cost analysis and implement cost reduction initiatives.
- Reporting: Prepare and present sourcing reviews at tactical & strategical level, including key performance metrics.
- Resilient :
- Supplier Performance: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, conduct performance reviews, and manage supplier performance improvement activities.
- Define tactics and strategy to ensure uninterrupted deliveries
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as engineering, production, and quality assurance, to align sourcing strategies with overall business goals.
- Responsible :
- Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities comply with purchasing guidelines, and relevant regulations.
- Sustainability: Promote sustainable procurement practices and work with suppliers to improve their environmental and social performance as well as their full alignment to Verkor Code of conduct.
- Ethical Sourcing: Ensure that all materials are sourced ethically and responsibly, adhering to industry standards and company policies.
Requirements :
- Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in procurement, preferably in the battery or related industries.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of market trends, supplier evaluation, and cost analysis.
- Skills and Attributes:
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
