Regional Material Group Manager -Steel Position Available In Gaston, North Carolina

Regional Material Group Manager•Steel

MANN+HUMMEL

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Gastonia, NC Job Details Estimated:

$102K•$134K a year 11 hours ago Qualifications Microsoft Powerpoint Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Management SAP English

SAP BW 4HANA

Microsoft Office Analysis skills Bachelor’s degree Contracts Purchasing Business Administration Manufacturing Senior level 4 years Business Communication skills Negotiation Full Job Description Regional Material Group Manager•Steel Gastonia, USA | Einkauf | Berufserfahrene | Unbefristet | May 2, 2025 As worldwide experts in filtration, MANN+HUMMEL develop solutions for vehicles, industrial applications, clean air inside vehicles and the sustainable use of water. With team spirit and an open culture of communication, we are continuously working towards achieving our vision of ‘leadership in filtration’. Become part of our team. Job Description Role Summary This is an onsite position based at our Main Office location in Gastonia, NC. The Regional Material Group Manager•Steel has North America (U.S., Mexico, and Canada) responsibility for all purchasing activities, projects, supplier quality, and processes within the material group (MG) for Steel purchasing. This position will have responsibility over both Life Sciences & Environmental, and Transportation business units. The Regional MGM•Steel is responsible for managing the execution of all relevant strategic and tactical steel purchasing tasks within the material group for North America .

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Define and execute Material Group (MG) and Supplier strategies for Steel purchasing. Manage Steel supplier strategy & panel, supplier development, and quality in cooperation with Quality, Plants, and Business Units Lead North American strategic planning, forecasting, and reporting of Material Group Steel purchasing, especially material price and technical savings projects development Responsible for the achievement of material price development within the Steel commodity Assure the necessary cross-functional collaboration with other functions (e.g., R D) for product innovations, future needs of the relevant material group, and advanced sourcing activities Drive key sourcing decisions in close collaboration with Commodity Buyers and participation in the Sourcing Board Provide commodity, technology, and supplier market know-how for the organization Identify and approve new suppliers, manage supplier relations, and oversee supplier-related initiatives Responsible for supplier risk management and recommendation for high-level supplier escalation issues Cooperate with other purchasing functions and internal stakeholders to ensure delivery of service and alignment with strategy Foster standardization of materials, material processes, and data processes for Steel within the Material Group Responsible for regional pricing and contracts with suppliers in the respective material group Negotiate and approve key supplier objectives, contract terms & conditions, pricing, and other commercial topics (e.g., payment terms, Incoterms) Initiate and implement technical savings projects in cooperation with Commodity Buyers and sites; support regional cross-functional savings projects Pricing/Terms Negotiation Order Processing Contract Administration Supplier Performance Management

REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field Minimum 4 years’ relevant purchasing experience within a global manufacturing or industrial environment

Required Skills:

Advanced negotiation skills Excellent English verbal, written, and presentation communication skills Strong analytical skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) Ability to work independently as well as within a team Flexibility to travel up to 25% (domestic/international)

Preferred Skills:

Experience using

SAP / SAP BW

Raw Materials purchasing experience Purchasing experience within the automotive industry Material Group-specific technical knowledge related to the purchasing of Steel (highly desired) @LI•Onsite Are you full of ideas? Are you keen to take on responsibility and really achieve something? Then our doors are open to you. This company lives out its values, gives people the freedom to use their own initiative, and offers many development exciting opportunities and many exciting projects•all of which awaits you here.