Strategic Sourcing Manager

Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. We’re focused on the areas of greatest market need – both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions. Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers’ expectations, and motivate our team.

At Stoneridge, collaboration is an important factor. As a Strategic Sourcing Manager you will work closely with the Commodity Team to provide input into the global commodity strategy and ensure its successful implementation.

The following responsibilities are important:

• Define Stoneridge's current and future global needs related to specific commodity groups;

• Evaluate market offering, process and technology trends and source in accordance with the raw material strategy;

• Implement sourcing decisions to obtain source material at competitive best-landed cost terms and in line with program objectives;

• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to promote standardization and strategy execution;

• Prevent material interruptions and production downtime, including negotiating compensation for supplier non-compliance;

• Manage pricing accurately in ERP systems and resolve changes so you have total control over cost considerations;

• Conduct contract reviews and negotiations as necessary.

You have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor degree or University in the field of Procurement, MBA or Engineering;

• Experience working in an international project team;

• Experience within the automotive industry is a requirement;

• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with different stakeholders;

• Proactive attitude and ability to work independently in a dynamic environment;

• Communicative knowledge of spoken and written English.

• Experience from strategic sourcing;

• You have strong negotiation skills;

• Experience from leading category’s with large spend

• Experience within cable harnesses and or Plastics, Metal

The Procurement team:
The Procurement team consists of Procurement Manager, Procurement Specialists, Junior Buyer and Supplier Development Engineers.

Working at Stoneridge offers you:

• A global atmosphere with colleagues all over the globe;

• Possibilities to grow and develop in a fast-growing, ever-changing environment;

• Confido health insurance;

• Competitive salary and motivation package;

• Friendly team and fun events.

About the employment:

• Type of employment: Permanent position

• Scope: Full-time employment

• Salary: Monthly salary

• Location: Tallinn

Join our team today!