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Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Define and implement sourcing strategies for direct and indirect materials business and supply chain objectives in alignment with the respective global segment lead.

• Lead commercial negotiations with domestic suppliers to secure optimal cost, quality, service conditions and concludes contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

• Monitor market dynamics, cost drivers, and supply risks to support informed purchasing decisions.

• Develop, manage, and maintain purchasing forecasts; oversee inventory levels, including excess and obsolete materials (SLOBs).

• Supplier Management

• Evaluate, select, develop, and maintain a qualified supplier base.

• Monitor supplier performance against contractual, quality, delivery, and service requirements.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to enhance performance and reduce risk.

• Financial & Budget Management

• Prepare, manage, and control the purchasing budget.

• Deliver cost savings and productivity initiatives in line with annual targets.

• Ensure governance of purchase orders issued by multiple departments, including compliance with quotation and approval requirements.

Additional responsibilities

Import & International Logistics

• Oversee international logistics activities and customs processes to ensure timely and compliant material flow.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with corporate procurement policies, internal controls, and external regulatory requirements.

• Coordinate and support  supplier quality audits in alignment with the Integrated Management System (IMS).

• Promote standardization, process optimization, and continuous improvement across procurement activities.

Interactions (internal and external)

• Marketing, Sales, Controlling, Accounting

• Regional and Global SCM

• Regional/Global Procurement

• Factories

• Customers & Distributors

• Service providers (Warehouses, Assembly, Transport)

• Suppliers

Qualifications:

Professional Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, International Trade, or related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic procurement or sourcing roles, preferably within manufacturing or consumer goods environments

Specific Knowledge

• Advanced negotiation and contract management skills.
• Strategic planning and analytical decision-making.
• Strong leadership and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Data-driven analysis of purchasing trends and demand planning.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, IBP, BI).
• Strong command of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, etc.).

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.

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