Sr. Commodity Buyer Metals (m/f/d)

Join the world leader in advanced energy storage solutions and be part of the success story of VARTA®!

Power Your Future with Clarios and explore your endless possibilities with us. As part of our team in Hannover, our Headquarters location, you will contribute to shaping the future of sustainable mobility.

Your contribution

• You will be responsible for the procurement of metals (such as Lead, Tin, Antimony, Arsenic) while ensuring the most efficient cost/quality/delivery ratio.

• You will develop commodity strategies in close alignment with relevant stakeholders, translate these strategies into clear objectives and action plans, and drive their execution in line with business and corporate goals.

• You will oversee all operational and advanced purchasing activities, ensuring full compliance with Clarios policies, objectives, and budget.

• You will drive cost‑reduction initiatives to achieve corporate targets and identify the best long‑term value solutions for the business.

What you will do

• Develop and execute negotiation strategies for metals suppliers (i.e. Lead (Pb), Tin, Antimony, Arsenic,etc.)

• Develop, execute, and document a structured bidding process in accordance with corporate procurement guidelines and procedures.

• Negotiate commercial terms (rates, volumes, etc.) and contract language in compliance with applicable regulations (including environmental and trade laws) to minimize organizational exposure.

• Maintain consistent interaction with key regional stakeholders (e.g., Finance, Operations, Transportation) and communicate any changes in contract terms that affect direct material costs.

• Continuously monitor industry macro trends, assess potential impacts on operations, and initiate actions to mitigate risks.

• Analyze, track, and forecast market conditions and provide management with recommended actions.

• Evaluate supplier performance and manage assigned supplier relationships to strengthen collaboration and build strategic partnerships.

• Update and maintain direct material supplier metrics and scorecards, and develop action plans to address performance gaps.

• Ensure adherence to and promotion of Clarios Procurement and Corporate Ethics Policies.

What makes you a good fit

Education

• Commercial and/or technical education; Bachelor’s degree required

Professional Experience

• Solid years of experience in Procurement, Sales, Program Management, or similar functions

• Strong knowledge of purchasing processes and best practices

• Market insight within the metals industry

Technical Skills

• Advanced Category Management and Strategic Sourcing

• Proficient negotiation skills

• Strong supplier relationship management capabilities

• Advanced analytics skills; proficiency in Excel and Power BI

• Knowledge of European laws and regulations

• Experience with e‑procurement systems and digital tools (e.g., Zycus) is an advantage

• Experience working with ERP systems

Soft Skills

• Strong project management abilities

• Effective stakeholder management

• Excellent communication skills

• Creativity and innovation mindset

• Strong teamwork and collaboration

Languages

• Fluent English, German language skills are desirable

What we offer you

As a technology leader with strong brand (i.e. VARTA® and OPTIMA®), Clarios notably lives on the creativity, capability and satisfaction of its employees. Therefore, we offer people with drive and power many good reasons to join us: 

• Exciting professional tasks and challenges in a diverse international environment with strong commitment to integrity, values, social engagement and sustainability.

• Arrange your working hours and breaks flexible via our flexible and trust-based working hours model and combine your professional and private life even better according to our mobile work policy and company kindergarten.

• A competitive remuneration package, including additional payments such as holiday, Christmas as well as company pension scheme.

• Your well-being is very important to us: Take advantage of our preventive health care offers such as fitness center, physiotherapist, modern office environment, healthy canteen, team and company events or hobby clubs.

• Stay fit whilst at the same time positively contributing to our environment: Lease your company bike.

• Our well-advanced onboarding process and buddy program supports you to quickly grow into the position and team. By using the offering in our Internal Learning Academy, LinkedIn Learning and EMEA Mentoring Program you will be able to further grow professionally and personally.

• Last, but not least we support you in relocating and finding a flat in location surrounding if appliable and depending on individual factors.

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About Clarios:

Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. You can find more information here (PDF). 

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