ZF Friedrichshafen
Assistant Manager - Commodity Buyer
- Contract
Chennai, भारत
Vacancy description
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$120 USD
भारत
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Global Commodity Manager Logistics based in India. The Global Commodity Manager Logistics will lead the development and execution of global sourcing strategies for logistics, packaging, and customs duties across a complex, international energy technology business. This strategic role oversees approximately $120 million in spend, driving cost optimization, operational efficiency, and supply chain resilience across multiple sites and regions. You will collaborate with regional sourcing and logistics teams, suppliers, and business stakeholders to establish consistent global processes and deliver measurable improvements. The position combines strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, international logistics, and customs compliance. You will lead initiatives focused on supplier diversification, sustainability, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement in quality, delivery performance, and cost. Working within a multicultural, matrixed environment, you will influence stakeholders, negotiate strategic agreements, and shape long-term sourcing decisions. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on global supply chain performance while supporting efficient and sustainable energy solutions. Accountabilities - Global Commodity Strategy: Develop, implement, and lead global sourcing strategies for inbound and outbound logistics, packaging, and customs duties across multiple sites and regions. - Strategic Sourcing and Cost Optimization: Identify and execute initiatives to improve sourcing efficiency, including supplier consolidation, best-cost-country sourcing, productivity improvements, reduced reliance on sole-source suppliers, shorter cycle times, better cash flow, and improved on-time delivery.
- Supplier Management: Evaluate and select new suppliers, develop existing supplier relationships, monitor performance, and promote supplier diversity, sustainability, competitiveness, and risk mitigation. - Contract Negotiation and Management: Negotiate and manage supplier contracts and supply agreements, leveraging existing agreements and collaborating with relevant business segments to optimize commercial terms. - Logistics and Packaging Optimization: Review and improve technical packaging specifications for manufactured products and purchased goods, working with regional teams to establish consistent standards and cost-effective solutions. - Customs and Regulatory Compliance: Ensure logistics and sourcing activities comply with applicable international trade, tax, and customs regulations while identifying opportunities to optimize duties and mitigate compliance risks. - Performance Management: Drive measurable improvements in sourcing and logistics KPIs, including cost, quality, fulfillment, supplier performance, and delivery reliability. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with regional logistics and sourcing teams, business units, and other stakeholders to align global strategies, tools, systems, processes, and governance. - Supply Chain Design: Develop optimized supply chain solutions for complex, long-term projects and recurring product flows, balancing cost efficiency with country-specific tax, customs, and regulatory requirements. - Continuous Improvement and Governance: Strengthen sourcing processes, supplier performance evaluation, risk management, and operational standards while maintaining accurate data, reporting, and documentation. Requirements - Education: Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, sourcing, or a related discipline. - Professional Experience: At least 10 years of experience in logistics operations and sourcing, with substantial expertise in international logistics, supplier management, and procurement strategy.
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