Global Commodity Manager – Cables, Electromechanical Components & Peripheral Equipment

• Develop and implement the global sourcing strategy for the Cable Commodity across all UMS sites worldwide. In addition, lead the sourcing strategy, supplier management, and cost optimization initiatives for Electromechanical Components and Electrical Cabinets within UM.
• Drive cost optimization and value creation initiatives, including supplier negotiations, cost reduction programs, volume bundling, should-cost analyses, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) improvements.
• Manage and develop the supplier portfolio, including supplier selection, qualification, performance management, strategic partnerships, risk mitigation, and continuous supplier development.
• Lead contract, risk, and compliance management activities, ensuring robust commercial agreements, supply continuity, and adherence to corporate procurement policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and site leadership teams worldwide to support business growth, innovation, operational excellence, and the successful execution of procurement initiatives.

• Develop and implement the global sourcing strategy for the Cable Commodity across all UMS sites worldwide. In addition, lead the sourcing strategy, supplier management, and cost optimization initiatives for Electromechanical Components and Electrical Cabinets within UM.
• Drive cost optimization and value creation initiatives, including supplier negotiations, cost reduction programs, volume bundling, should-cost analyses, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) improvements.
• Manage and develop the supplier portfolio, including supplier selection, qualification, performance management, strategic partnerships, risk mitigation, and continuous supplier development.
• Lead contract, risk, and compliance management activities, ensuring robust commercial agreements, supply continuity, and adherence to corporate procurement policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and site leadership teams worldwide to support business growth, innovation, operational excellence, and the successful execution of procurement initiatives.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Strategic Procurement, Commodity Management, or Category Management within an international industrial environment.
• Ownership of the global Cable Commodity across all UMS sites worldwide, including strategy development, supplier management, cost optimization, and risk management.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and stakeholder management skills, with a proven track record in leading complex international sourcing initiatives and contract negotiations.
• Fluent German and English language skills (written and spoken) are mandatory;
  French and/or Italian are considered a strong advantage.
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking capabilities, combined with experience in cost optimization, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), project management, and cross-functional collaboration within a global matrix organization.

MIKRON MILL ist einer der weltweiten Experten für vertikales Fräsen und Erfinder des Hochgeschwindigkeitsfräsens. Die automatisierungsfähigen Maschinen sind bekannt für dynamische Präzision und Freiformgenauigkeit und liefern Spitzenleistungen bei komplexen Anwendungen. MIKRON MILL steht für Innovation, Agilität und nachhaltigen Mehrwert.

UNITED MACHINING ist einer der weltweit führenden Anbieter von Komplettlösungen für Hersteller von Präzisionskomponenten und Werkzeugen sowie für den Formenbau. Das Portfolio umfasst Maschinen für das Fräsen, die Funkenerosion, die Laserstrukturierung, die Lasermikrobearbeitung und die additive Fertigung. Darüber hinaus bietet der Geschäftsbereich Spindeln, Automatisierungslösungen, Werkzeuge und digitalisierte Lösungen, die durch einen unübertroffenen Kundenservice und Support unterstützt werden.

Zu UNITED MACHINING gehören die Marken AGIE CHARMILLES, CHARMILLES, MIKRON MILL, LIECHTI, STEP TEC und SYSTEM 3R.

UNITED MACHINING hat seinen Hauptsitz in Biel, Schweiz, und beschäftigt derzeit über 3 000 Mitarbeitende an mehr als 50 Standorten weltweit.

Nina Etter

Personnel Specialst

United Machining Mill AG

Roger-Federer-Allee 7

2504

Biel

Schweiz