Commodity Manager EMS/Electronic

• Define and execute the global sourcing and commodity strategy for EMS and electronic components, aligning procurement objectives with Alpitronic’s long-term business goals and growth roadmap.
• Own the strategic management of the assigned purchasing portfolio, exercising full commodity ownership and decision-making authority across sourcing, supplier selection, and commercial negotiations.
• Lead the development and implementation of commodity and supplier strategies focused on cost competitiveness, technological innovation, supply continuity, and operational excellence.
• Identify, qualify, and develop strategic suppliers worldwide, building long-term partnerships and ensuring alignment with Alpitronic’s technical, quality, sustainability, and business requirements.
• Drive supplier relationship management through regular performance reviews, KPI monitoring, on-site assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, delivery, innovation, and overall supplier performance.
• Lead contract negotiations with key suppliers, securing optimal commercial and technical conditions while ensuring compliance with legal requirements and corporate standards.
• Develop and execute risk mitigation strategies to strengthen supply chain resilience, addressing market volatility, geopolitical risks, capacity constraints, shortages, and multi-sourcing opportunities.
• Represent the assigned commodity towards internal stakeholders and strategic suppliers, acting as the primary escalation and decision-making point for commercial and sourcing-related matters.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Supplier Quality, Cost Engineering, Operations, and NPI teams to support product development, supplier innovation, design-to-cost initiatives, and successful project industrialization.
• Provide functional leadership and guidance within the commodity area, promoting best practices, standardization, and continuous improvement across purchasing activities.

Your Responsabilities

• Define and execute the global sourcing and commodity strategy for EMS and electronic components, aligning procurement objectives with Alpitronic’s long-term business goals and growth roadmap.
• Own the strategic management of the assigned purchasing portfolio, exercising full commodity ownership and decision-making authority across sourcing, supplier selection, and commercial negotiations.
• Lead the development and implementation of commodity and supplier strategies focused on cost competitiveness, technological innovation, supply continuity, and operational excellence.
• Identify, qualify, and develop strategic suppliers worldwide, building long-term partnerships and ensuring alignment with Alpitronic’s technical, quality, sustainability, and business requirements.
• Drive supplier relationship management through regular performance reviews, KPI monitoring, on-site assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, delivery, innovation, and overall supplier performance.
• Lead contract negotiations with key suppliers, securing optimal commercial and technical conditions while ensuring compliance with legal requirements and corporate standards.
• Develop and execute risk mitigation strategies to strengthen supply chain resilience, addressing market volatility, geopolitical risks, capacity constraints, shortages, and multi-sourcing opportunities.
• Represent the assigned commodity towards internal stakeholders and strategic suppliers, acting as the primary escalation and decision‑making point for commercial and sourcing‑related matters.
• Foster cross‑functional collaboration with R&D, Supplier Quality, Cost Engineering, Operations, and NPI teams to support product development, supplier innovation, design‑to‑cost initiatives, and successful project industrialization.
• Provide functional leadership and guidance within the commodity area, promoting best practices, standardization, and continuous improvement across purchasing activities.

Your Qualifications & Skills

• Several years of experience in a similar role and within the strategic sourcing field
• Knowledge in EMS/electronic technologies and manufacturing processes
• Analytical and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Proficient in ERP systems as well as MS Office
• Fluent English, German and/or Italian knowledge is an advantage

OUR COMMITMENT

• Innovative work environment in a young, dynamic team
• High-tech projects in the future‑proof sector of e‑mobility
• Opportunities for advancement in a growing company
• A wide range of further training opportunities
• Total compensation starting from €74,000 gross per year, including a 30% variable bonus based