Commodity Buyer, Direct Material

MANN+HUMMEL

. Manage sourcing activities and supplier relationships for Metal, Rubber, Plastic, and Resin categories .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRayong • ThailandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier management, cost negotiation, and sourcing strategies within the automotive industry, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize supplier performance and achieve business targets.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supplier ManagementCost NegotiationPurchasing ExperienceSAP ProficiencySupplier Development

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Hard Skills

Cost AnalysisPricing AnalysisRFQ ManagementTechnical Drawing InterpretationSupplier Performance Improvement

Soft Skills

Strong Negotiation SkillsAnalytical SkillsMultitasking AbilityAdaptabilityFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

SAPECONN

Industry Keywords

Automotive IndustrySupplier RelationshipsGlobal CompaniesMaterial Cost TargetsProject Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage sourcing activities and supplier relationships for Metal, Rubber, Plastic, and Resin categories
Handle RFQs, pricing analysis, and commercial negotiations with suppliers
Support supplier selection, development, and cost optimization initiatives (VA/VE, BCC, cost reduction)
Collaborate with Project Management, R&D, and Quality to ensure timely project execution
Conduct cost analysis and target price setting (pre- and post-SOP)
Manage supplier contracts throughout the product lifecycle
Support issue resolution, escalation management, and supplier performance improvement
Maintain purchasing and supplier data in systems such as SAP and eCONN
Work with Supply Chain and Global/Regional teams to achieve business targets
Manage material cost targets and savings achievements
Act as key contact for suppliers and the local material group
Manage local sourcing, pricing, and supplier contracts
Support implementation of global material group strategies
Collaborate with Quality teams (SQD/SQA) to enhance supplier performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
Minimum 5 years of purchasing experience in the automotive industry
Experience in supplier development and cost negotiation
Background working in multinational/global companies
Knowledge of SAP and purchasing systems
Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications
Strong negotiation, analytical, and multitasking skills
Fluent in English (spoken and written); Chinese is a plus
Adaptable and able to work effectively in a dynamic environment
Flexibility for traveling within Thailand and abroad