About the role
Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!
Responsibilities:
APAC Regional Commodity Head
+ Achieve procurement targets in Commodity Management and APAC region.
+ Functional management and leadership of regional commodity organization
+ Own and shape overall regional commodity strategy in accordance with Global Commodity, Vibracoustic and BU Strategy.
+ Assure compliance according to Game Rules, signature directives and VC standards.
+ Bridge between regional business needs and global strategy & standards.
+ Lead regional commodity specific strategic initiatives.
+ Steer Risk Management (supplier financials, geopolitical, capacity) with mitigation strategies.
+ Own market intelligence for the region (new markets, index trends, risks, opportunities)
+ Strategic partner to Program Purchasing, Supplier Development, BU and Sales.
+ Lead process optimization for SCM- and Commodity related processes.
+ Strong stakeholder management capabilities to influence cross-functional and regional decision-making
Qualifications:
. Dipl. Ing. Oec. (U, TU) University / Technical University or Bachelor in technical or commercial degree or comparable.
. Purchasing Manager (3 years)/Commodity Manager (3 years)/ Project Buyer (5 years)
. In total 5 years experience in automotive industry
. Strategic thinking and strategy implementation
. Communications skills
. Technical know how in main commodities of VC ( e.g. Compounds, stampings, aluminum die casting, tubes, extrusions …)
. Project Management skills
. Negotiation skills
. Professional English skills, Native Chinese speaker.
. SAP skills (MM)
. Intercultural skills
. Business skills
. Team player
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Vibracoustic (Wuxi) Vibration Isolators Co. Ltd.Aplyr's read
Freudenberg Group is a multifaceted technology leader in sealing and filtration, attracting talent across engineering, customer service, and operations roles.
What's promising
- •Freudenberg Group's global presence offers diverse career opportunities in multiple sectors.
- •Strong focus on innovation in sealing technologies and specialty lubricants.
- •Commitment to sustainability through advanced filtration and nonwoven solutions.
What to watch
- •Complex organizational structure may lead to slower decision-making processes.
- •Potential for high-pressure environments in manufacturing and production roles.
- •Limited public information about employee satisfaction and work-life balance.
Why Freudenberg Group
- •Specializes in niche markets like medical and automotive sealing technologies.
- •Diverse product portfolio includes nonwovens and specialty lubricants.
- •Long-standing reputation in industrial applications and technology innovation.
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About Freudenberg Group
Freudenberg Group is a global technology company that specializes in sealing technologies, nonwovens, filters, release agents, and specialty lubricants. The company operates in various sectors including automotive, medical, and industrial applications.
