Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!<h1>Responsibilities:</h1><div><ul><li>Lead and develop a team of Commodity Specialists, strengthening leadership capability and elevating team performance.</li><li>Own market analysis and commodity strategies, gaining visibility for driving decisions that influence cost, risk, and supply continuity.</li><li>Translate complex market data into raw material forecasts that support divisional and global planning.</li><li>Drive total cost reduction strategies across assigned commodities, turning insight into measurable business results.</li><li>Serve as the lead negotiator for high‑impact supplier agreements, expanding strategic negotiation and stakeholder influence skills.</li><li>Collaborate with global purchasing counterparts, gaining exposure to enterprise‑level alignment and global market strategy.</li><li>Act as a trusted advisor to Sales, Divisions, and cross‑functional partners by clearly communicating cost drivers, risks, and supply conditions.</li></ul></div><h1>Qualifications:</h1><div><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.</li><li>5+ years of progressive experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Commodity Management.</li><li>Demonstrated leadership capability, with aptitude for coaching or leading others and building high‑performing teams.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to apply sound business judgment.</li><li>Effective communicator who can influence across all levels of the organization.</li><li>Highly organized, self‑motivated, and comfortable balancing strategic priorities with day‑to‑day execution.</li><li>Proven potential and aspiration to grow into roles with broader scope, influence, and organizational impact.</li></ul></div>‎ ‎ 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.Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership

Freudenberg e-Power Systems is one of the world's leading suppliers of emission-neutral energy systems for heavy-duty applications. With its experience and expertise in battery and fuel cell technology, the company offers tailor-made solutions, in particular combined systems, for sustainable and economical e-mobility. With over 800 employees, Freudenberg e-Power Systems supports its customers from application development through to production, commissioning and service.
The company is part of the global Freudenberg Group, which has four business areas: Seals and Vibration Control Technology, Nonwovens and Filtration, Household Products as well as Specialties and Others. In 2022 the Group generated sales of more than 11 billion euros and employed more than 50,000 associates in around 60 countries.

Purchasing Manager

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!<h1>Responsibilities:</h1><div><ul><li>Lead and develop a team of Commodity Specialists, strengthening leadership capability and elevating team performance.</li><li>Own market analysis and commodity strategies, gaining visibility for driving decisions that influence cost, risk, and supply continuity.</li><li>Translate complex market data into raw material forecasts that support divisional and global planning.</li><li>Drive total cost reduction strategies across assigned commodities, turning insight into measurable business results.</li><li>Serve as the lead negotiator for high‑impact supplier agreements, expanding strategic negotiation and stakeholder influence skills.</li><li>Collaborate with global purchasing counterparts, gaining exposure to enterprise‑level alignment and global market strategy.</li><li>Act as a trusted advisor to Sales, Divisions, and cross‑functional partners by clearly communicating cost drivers, risks, and supply conditions.</li></ul></div><h1>Qualifications:</h1><div><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.</li><li>5+ years of progressive experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Commodity Management.</li><li>Demonstrated leadership capability, with aptitude for coaching or leading others and building high‑performing teams.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to apply sound business judgment.</li><li>Effective communicator who can influence across all levels of the organization.</li><li>Highly organized, self‑motivated, and comfortable balancing strategic priorities with day‑to‑day execution.</li><li>Proven potential and aspiration to grow into roles with broader scope, influence, and organizational impact.</li></ul></div>‎ ‎ 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.Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership

Purchasing Manager

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