Facilities Commodity Sr Manager Europe Remote

vor 1 Monat


Bensheim, Deutschland TE Connectivity Vollzeit


At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. 

Job Overview

The Indirect Procurement Facilities Commodity Manager is responsible for the strategic sourcing, negotiation, and management of indirect procurement categories, specifically focusing on facilities-related commodities and services. This role requires a highly skilled professional to optimize costs, ensure supply chain stability, and maintain quality standards while supporting the company's operational goals and sustainability initiatives.

Job Summary

1. Strategic Sourcing and Category Management:
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for facilities-related commodities, including but not limited to maintenance services janitorial, landscaping, and food services, HVAC and security.
• This position at TE includes the sourcing of Energy 
• Conduct market analysis to identify potential suppliers, assess market trends, and benchmark pricing.

2. Supplier Relationship Management:
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure continuous improvement, innovation, and cost-effective procurement.
• Conduct supplier performance evaluations and manage supplier development programs.

3. Contract Negotiation and Management:
• Lead contract negotiations to secure favorable terms, pricing, and service levels.
• Manage contracts throughout their lifecycle, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.

4. Cost Management and Savings:
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality or service levels.
• Monitor and report on procurement performance metrics, including savings achieved and supplier performance.

5. Risk Management:
• Develop and implement risk management strategies to mitigate supply chain disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.

6. Collaboration and Cross-functional Support:
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including facilities management, finance, legal, risk and operations, to understand their needs and ensure alignment of procurement strategies.
• Provide procurement expertise and support for cross-functional projects and initiatives.

7. Continuous Improvement:
• Promote and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement process.
• Stay informed about industry best practices, emerging trends, and new technologies to enhance procurement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes discretion and independent judgment in significant matters.
• Collaborates effectively with other departments.
• Demonstrates competence in handling highly complex assignments.
• Regularly interacts with internal and external stakeholders concerning company plans and objectives. 
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of sustainability practices in procurement is desirable, including Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWTL) initiatives.

Skills

• Draft both standard and custom RFQs/RFIs and utilize e-procurement technology to define requirements and analyze supplier responses.
• Possess advanced knowledge of liability agreements and special purchasing techniques, such as Last Price Paid contracts, online ordering discounts and rebates, and total landed cost analysis.
• Understand the impact of suppliers' proposed deviations from standard terms and conditions, recommend responses or action plans, and minimize the need for legal involvement unless necessary, based on approved benchmarks.
• Conduct quarterly and annual supplier evaluations, monitor supplier quality, delivery, and compliance with requirements, and develop corrective action plans based on evaluation results.
• Manage the implementation of strategies within scope, utilizing all available resources and prioritizing tasks to meet customer expectations and achieve successful outcomes.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform cost/price analysis with a focus on total cost of ownership and use this analysis for supplier, commodity, and project strategy decisions.
• Meet savings targets for assigned areas and support overall Facilities savings goals.
• Understand the effects of technological innovations, economic factors, and global issues on specific commodities or products.
• Have knowledge of world economics, taxation issues, and currency impacts.
• Take full ownership of tasks and create solutions to meet requirements with minimal manager involvement.
• Understanding e-catalog management and information record management is a plus.


Must have experience in developing high-spend strategies across the European region, with a focus on optimizing and consolidating supplier management, as well as enhancing the procurement of services and materials. Should possess the capability to execute transformational initiatives. Must be adept at managing resistance to change from key stakeholders and leading change across borders and cultures. Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment and leverage all available resources to achieve goals is essential. 

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, highly driven, and a strong team player.

Key Challenges

• Develop and implement commodity strategies.
• Contract development.
• Drive corporate cost savings goals.
• Occasionally train customers on various needs (e.g., ECat use, preferred supplier list, commodity codes).
• Drive the implementation of corporate KPIs (Key Performance Indicators such as quality, cost, delivery, payment terms, etc.).
• Support cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Materials, Plant Operations, and the BPO team.
• Political savviness and confidence are essential

Competencies

Managing and Measuring WorkMotivating OthersBuilding Effective TeamsValues: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, TeamworkSET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS:
We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority

• Competitive Salary Package
• Performance-Based Bonus Plans
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
• Employee Resource Group

Across our global sites and business units, we put together packages of benefits that are either supported by TE itself or provided by external service providers. In principle, the benefits offered can vary from site to site.



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