Commodity Manager

About Linxens Linxens is a global leader in micro-connectors, module packaging, antennas & inlays, and secure ID solutions, with over 40 years of innovation. Headquartered in Paris, France, we operate R&D centers and production sites across Germany, France, Sweden, China, India, Singapore and Thailand. Our solutions serve industries such as telecommunications, finance, transportation, hospitality, e-government, healthcare, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Our employees’ expertise and know-how allow us to continually reinvent ourselves and meet our customers’ evolving needs, helping them grow and innovate. Therefore, we invest in developing our employees’ skills and career growth. Working for Linxens means investing in your future. Our growth is creating great opportunities! Below is the job description for open position Responsibilities Purchasing • Lead commodity planning and execution, including strategic supplier programs. • Develop and implement global commodity strategies to drive cost, quality, delivery, and technology objectives. • Drive cost reduction, cost avoidance, investment optimization, and productivity initiatives. Supplier Management • Manage the supplier portfolio for assigned commodity categories. • Evaluate and audit suppliers to assess capabilities, performance, and compliance. • Monitor supplier performance through relevant KPIs and implement improvement actions where required. • Provide regular reporting on supplier performance and key risks. Project Management • Define and implement purchasing strategies for new products and projects in alignment with global objectives. • Coordinate sourcing activities for new product development and key business projects. • Identify, select, and negotiate with strategic suppliers and establish competitive long-term agreements. • Support R&D with sourcing requirements and supplier selection. • Collaborate with Production and R&D to resolve supplier-related issues and disputes. • Ensure effective supply planning to support material availability and delivery requirements. Your Profile: • 6 years of experience in Purchasing / Commodity in a semi-conductor OR industrial manufacturing sector • Master's / Bachelors in Engineering, Supply Chain or similar field • Experience in managing commodity categories and supplier networks across Asia and Europe. • Expertise in commodity strategy, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, etc. • Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. • Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional, and fast-paced environment. • Fluent in English Join Linxens to work in a multicultural environment, collaborating with leading tech innovators and making a global impact on technology. LINXENS is an equal-opportunity employer that strictly prohibits unlawful or unethical discrimination. Moreover, as part of our CSR Vitality program, we have committed to recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, mental/physical disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.