Global Commodity Manager - Fleet Management

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Yunex Traffic develops innovative mobility ecosystems and services for the smart city making mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable with forward-looking infrastructure and transport solutions.
 
What awaits you?

An exciting opportunity to join the Global Commodity Management team as the Global Commodity Manager (GCM) – Fleet Management. Our global Indirect Materials organization spans across 25 countries. As the subject matter expert, you will develop, set and own the strategic direction for the Fleet Management commodity in line with our business requirements. You will have responsibility for the total Purchasing Volume (PVO) and you will align the commodity strategy closely with our stakeholders. This is an opportunity to shape, further develop the Fleet Management Commodity, and the Global Commodity Team. 

What will be your mission?
•    Develop, lead and manage the global Fleet Management Commodity (Vehicle OEMs, Vehicle fit outs, Fleet Management, Leasing, Fuel, Maintenance, Accident Management & Insurance) 
•    Align business needs and commodity & sustainability strategies closely with relevant stakeholders,
•    Develop, implement and continuously improve the strategy,
•    Design and implement a fit-for-purpose global Fleet Policy in close alignment with internal stakeholders and the different regions in the business,
•    Responsible for contracting strategy, negotiating framework agreements, NDAs, T’s&C’s etc.
•    Lead relevant e-auction events for your commodity,
•    Report on commodity strategy, market trends, supply chain risks, sustainability initiatives and savings,
•    Supplier Management: supplier prequalification, supplier selection, supplier qualification and supplier development,
•    Contribute to the overall development of the Global Commodity Team e.g. implementation of e-procurement tools, continuous improvement and lean principles. 

 What do you need to become a team member?

•    Experienced Category or Commodity Management manager for Indirect Procurement in global, multinational, and multi-site organizations,
•    Solid experience in Indirect Procurement, strong preference for experience in fleet management (Vehicle OEMs, Vehicle fit outs, Fleet Management, Leasing, Fuel, Maintenance, Accident Management & Insurance),
•    Strong influencing, negotiation and stakeholder management skills,
•    Entrepreneurial and continuous-improvement mindset,
•    Experienced in procurement suites (SAP/Oracle etc) and e-procurement e.g. e-Auctions,
•    University degree, legal, law, business administration, MCIPS, CIPS, preferred or relevant experience,
•    Strong English communication skills required, German language would be advantageous not mandatory.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary based on proven experience and qualifications.
• Meal allowance for each working day.
• Health insurance.
• Pension plan.
• Access to the Benefits4YU platform with hundreds of discounts for Yunex Traffic Portugal employees.
• YUCare wellness program for Yunex Traffic Portugal employees and their families.
• 4 additional days off (“bridge days”) defined annually by management.
• Day off on your birthday.