Global Strategic Commodity Manager to HMS AB, Halmstad

HMS develops and markets products and solutions within Industrial Information and Communication Technology (Industrial ICT). Our products and solutions enable industrial equipment to communicate and share information with software and systems. We have 800 skilled and passionate professionals in 17 countries around the world, working with developing, manufacturing and selling products at the forefront of technology.

HMS is now looking for a Global Strategic Commodity Manager, could you be the one we are searching for? Do you find energy and motivation in establishing relations, contracts and ensuring the cost-effective supply of a commodity category or group of commodities? We are looking for a passionate and proactive person to join our Supply Chain organization.

About the role
A central part of the role is that you are responsible for developing a sourcing strategy for a portfolio of global suppliers. You will also initiate or participate in cross functional projects across the product management.

You will develop a solid working knowledge of certain commodity trends, that includes investigating industry trends, cost drivers, global pricing, material lead times, and technical/manufacturing processes. Also, explore where our components are in their lifecycle, when should we consider re-design and migrate proactively, how can we design for duality or parallel source? Internal and external communication is vital to succeed with these topics.

You have a strong focus to create a commodity strategy, select and contract suppliers in the field of electronic component manufacturer and other mechanic areas. Investigate and recommend new and or alternative sources of supply as necessary to support new product development, cost reduction requirements.

You will also work with:

• Manage sustainability supplier targets and implement HMS supplier code of conduct, work with supplier evaluation and act on supplier performance, supplier risk management
• Negotiate conditions and establish long term supplier partnerships

About you
To be successful in this position we see that you have a high level in commercial understanding, great negotiating skills and a drive to succeed. You have a positive and proactive mindset to enable and foster a collaborative dialogue with our suppliers, colleagues within our business units and tech strategy. We want you to have a university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of five years working experience within strategic sourcing is required. You must be truly fluent in English. For this position, you need to be able to travel on occasions.

About us
At HMS, we believe that connecting matters in everything, from making machines talk to engaging with our customers. Our state-of-the-art technology provides a fast and easy way to network millions of industrial devices all over the world. From factory automation to connected buildings, remote solutions, and future technologies, we provide innovative solutions that save you time and money creating a more productive and sustainable world. HMS stands for Hardware Meets Software ™.

HMS is a truly international company, and we like to think that we share a common culture. Heart, Mind and Soul is a summary of how we do things (makes for a pretty good abbreviation too).

Application
In this recruitment HMS is working together with Jerrie AB. If you want to know more about the role, or the process, please contact recruiting consultant Martin Dahlberg +46 763-170741. Please send in your application at jerrie.se. Last day to apply is November 30. Don´t wait with your application, we interview on an ongoing basis!