RECARO Aircraft Seating · 2 months ago
Global Commodity Manager
RECARO Aircraft Seating is seeking a Global Commodity Manager to observe, analyze, and classify global procurement markets for various product groups. The role involves developing and implementing global strategies, managing supplier portfolios, and negotiating contracts to realize potential savings and efficiency gains.
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Responsibilities
Observing, analysing and classifying global procurement markets for various product groups (e.g. metal, plastic)
Developing and implementing the global strategy, taking internal and external factors into account
Defining, managing and optimising the supplier portfolio, including the global distribution of purchasing volumes
Negotiation for framework and individual contracts as well as the design of pricing structures in the assigned product group
Identifying and realising potential savings and efficiency gains
Project management of strategic procurement projects
This role is not a people leadership position
Qualification
Required
Completed university degree or comparable qualification
Sound professional experience in strategic purchasing
Knowledge of contract law is an advantage
Analytical skills as well as results- and customer-orientated work
Strong communication skills, strong negotiating skills and assertiveness
Business fluent in English
Willingness to travel
Company
RECARO Aircraft Seating
RECARO Aircraft Seating is an active supplier of premium aircraft seats for the leading airlines around the world
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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2025-10-18
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