Commodity Manager General & Capital Expenses (m/f/d)

Your tasks

• Define and drive the global category strategy for General & Administrative expenses and Capital Expenditure
• Lead strategic sourcing, tenders, negotiations, and supplier selection across a broad portfolio of indirect spend and investment categories
• Act as procurement lead for major capital investment projects, partnering closely with engineering, operations, finance and site management
• Manage the strategic supplier portfolio and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across business functions and sites
• Define procurement policies and governance, and deliver sustainable savings, cost avoidance and total-cost-of-ownership improvements while mitigating commercial and compliance risks

Your profile

• University degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance or a related field; CIPS, CPSM or equivalent certification an advantage
• Significant experience in strategic procurement or category management, covering both General & Administrative spend and Capital Expenditure, ideally in an international, matrix-based, multi-site organization
• Proven track record leading complex, high-value sourcing and negotiation processes, with strong negotiation, analytical and project/change-management skills
• Confident engaging and influencing senior stakeholders without relying solely on hierarchical authority
• Fluent in English and German (oral and written); French or Italian, willingness to travel internationally, and Power BI skills (in particular the creation of your own dashboards) or experience working with artificial intelligence are additional advantages

Benefits

• Great career opportunities: UNITED MACHINING provides many opportunities regarding career growth. We also offer a dedicated talent management process (MyNextBigStep) to boost your career.
• Excellent learning tools: At UNITED MACHINING we provide development opportunities for everyone. We offer global learning tools as well as trainings and specialized courses.
• Sustainability and innovation focus: We have high sustainability and innovation goals. Let's work towards a sustainable future together.