Regional Commodity Manager- Non Production Material

Your responsibilities

• Translate global and regional commodity strategies into actionable regional execution plans.
• Provide regional market intelligence, cost trends, and risk insights to Global Commodity Managers, Senior Manager Regional Commodity NPM, and AVP Commodity Procurement.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate regional supply risks, disruptions, or claims.
• Manage and develop the regional supplier base in alignment with global and regional strategies.
• Conduct regional negotiations and implement global/regional agreements at the local level.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement, including cost savings and service-level enhancements.
• Support plants and business units in resolving supply issues in accordance with the cross-functional responsibility matrix and escalation guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with Procurement & Supply Management (PSM) governance, procurement policies, and regulatory standards.
• Track, analyze, and report regional KPIs, including cost savings, supplier performance, strategy execution, and risk/claims.
• Serve as the primary contact for regional stakeholders on commodity-related procurement topics.
• Collaborate closely with Global Commodity Managers, Senior Manager Regional Commodity NPM, and AVP Commodity Procurement to ensure alignment and effective execution.
• Share best practices, market insights, and supplier innovations across regions and teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement or commodity management, ideally with regional exposure.
• Experience in indirect procurement (NPM) and multi-site environments preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong negotiation and supplier management capabilities.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret market data and cost drivers.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management across multiple levels and regions.
• Knowledge of regional supply markets, regulations, and risk factors.
• Fluency in English; additional regional language skills preferred.