Supports the Commodity or Senior Commodity Buyer or handles a simple commodity group

Collaborates in the development of cross-location product group orientations (e.g. global sourcing, strategic cooperation, bundling, etc.), taking into account the specifications of the lead buyers, and implementation for future requirements and products. Active management of the supplier portfolio

Develops supplier relationships to the sustainable level of price, replacement time, quality, process, technology, and risk required for the product group in alignment with the commodity group orientation defined by the lead buyer.

Participates in supplier audits, if applicable. Continuous identification of improvement potential and its implementation

Initiates procurement processes: Information on prices, vendors, technical innovations...