Exide Technologies (www.exidegroup.com) is an internationally leading provider of innovative and sustainable battery storage solutions for automotive and industrial applications. With more than 135 years of experience, Exide has developed and globally marketed innovative batteries and systems, contributing to the energy transition and driving a cleaner future. Exide Technologies' culture and strategy are centred on recycling, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. The company has 11 manufacturing and 3 recycling facilities across Europe, ensuring resilience and a low CO2 footprint with a local supply chain. With a team of 5,000 employees, we provide €1.6bn energy storage solutions and services to customers worldwide, every year.


Exide Technologies’ Automotive Division manufactures 12V batteries for all powertrain concepts, covering internal combustion over to full electrician and off-road vehicles. We offer lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries for light and commercial vehicles, motorcycles, boats and more. We serve the OEMs and the Aftermarket with our and our customer’s top brands.


About the job:

For our growing Automotive division in Azuqueca de Henares (Spain) at the earliest possible date we are looking for a: Senior Commodity Manager Plastics EMEA/APAC.

Reporting to the Senior Director Procurement Automotive your mission will be to lead the procurement strategy and supplier management for plastic components.

What will your daily responsibilities include in this role?

- Manage commodity Spend of circa 60 M€ (> 2.000 SKU)
- Define and implement the commodity strategy
- Generate cost improvements across the Commodity
- Lead cross-functional and cross-entity teams to implement sourcing projects following the defined strategy
- Lead/support change management
- Identify , qualify and develop new suppliers
- Drive innovation, change and efficiency, lead/support related initiatives
Management of selected key suppliers acting as the key account manager for Exide
- Maintain price tracker, lead supplier performance management within own commodity
- Uphold internal and external policies, regulations and laws

What we offer:

We offer you a challenging, responsible and varied job in a modern, fast growing divison within an International Corporation. You can expect a highly collegial working environment with a reasonable scope for action and decision-making. You will benefit from exciting personal and professional development opportunities, additional corporate well-being initiatives, and several key benefits, including:


· The opportunity to gain valuable experience within a large international corporation.
· A real perspective of working in a dynamic environment.
· Pension Plan financed by the employer.
· Offer of medical insurance on preferential terms.
· Free Canteen
· 2 Home-office days per week.
· Annual training plan.


Working with us means being engaged and agile. Our culture of continuous learning and commitment to sustainability and diversity create an environment where you can grow your skills and your career.


Feel free to apply if you think you meet the criteria and are excited to join our project. Please submit your application along with an updated CV. A member of our Selection team will reach out to you. Best of luck!

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Exide is an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.