Commodity Manager

At Premium Sound Solutions (PSS), we develop and produce world-class innovative sound solutions for automotive and consumer applications. You may not have seen us; however, we are producing more than 90 million loudspeakers a year! Loads of cars and consumer products contain speakers from us. So maybe you find us in your car or at home, while listening to your favorite song. We are a sustainable company that strives for a good work-life balance, invests in training and values integrity, teamwork, sustainable innovation, and leadership by excellence. Premium Sound Solutions employs more than 3000 people in product development and state-of-the-art production facilities. You will find R&D departments in Belgium, China and offices and production facilities in Belgium (Dendermonde), Germany, Hungary, Malaysia, China, USA and Mexico. For our Purchasing Department in Dendermonde, we are looking for a Commodity Manager.

The role of the Commodity Manager is developing and implementing the commodity strategy for Plastics supplied in Europe, which is in line with PSS business needs and supply chain optimization with adequate knowledge of the commodities, the market and competition.

As a Commodity Manager, you will:

• Be working in conjunction with the cross-functional teams, lead and execute the purchasing strategy for the assigned commodities in Europe and collaborate with the commodity managers from other regions to contribute a global strategy.
• Maintain and improve the supplier base of the commodities considering required capacity and flexibility, competitiveness with reasonable cost structure, supplier performance in both mass production and new product development inclusive of quality controls.
• Manage RFx process, negotiation and supplier selection for new projection in respect to the target setup by business case and nomination criteria; negotiate cost and supply contract for mass production effectively to ensure PSS’ competitive advantage in the marketplace.
• Maintain supplier relationships and organize regular supplier performance review with follow-up actions and continuous improvement plan; set corrective measures when suppliers performance deviations happen to converge with budget and PSS stakeholders’ expectations.
• Be on the outlook of industry trends.
• Monitor, identify and mitigate supplier risks proactively.

What will you bring to PSS?

• Academic/Professional Qualification: Bachelor’s degree and above, Master’s degree is preferred
• 3 years of experience and knowledge in sourcing within a global organization.
• Excellent proficiency in English (oral & written)
• Awareness, critical thinking, ethical/integrity, accountable teamwork, communication skills, and milestone experience.

Sounds great?

We can offer an international network with opportunities to collaborate across global teams. Career development & training programs to support your professional growth. Strong onboarding and mentorship from experienced colleagues to ensure a smooth start. Hybrid work and flexibility, with 30% remote work and a flexible working hours system. An innovative environment where you can contribute to cutting-edge automotive technology.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, gender, age, disability,...

Together with all your PSS colleagues, you will shape the future of sound!

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