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Global Commodity Manager - CAPEX Procurement

Sibiu, Romania — thyssenkrupp Bilstein SA

Type of contract:Full-time, Permanent
Experience level:Professionals
Remote work:Hybrid
Job field:Supply Chain
Status:Ongoing recruitment, entry date flexible
Posting date:2026/05/21
Job number:JPT_ALL01490
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Your responsibilities

  • Procurement of globally required capital goods in close collaboration with internal stakeholders, in full compliance with defined internal procedures with a focus on assembly machines and systems.
  • Development and implementation of a global, cross-business unit commodity strategy.
  • Development, negotiation, and formalization of contractual framework agreements for capital goods and services across various locations, considering site-specific legal and operational requirements.
  • Consolidation and coordination of global purchasing volumes.
  • Cross-BU management and coordination of global commodity topics, supported by regional and local procurement teams.
  • Acting as escalation level for delivery delays and negotiating resolution of contractual disruptions.
  • Coordination of supplier onboarding, maintenance, evaluation, and auditing, with a strong focus on long-term partnerships.
  • Continuous procurement market analysis and monitoring to ensure a competitive supplier landscape.
  • Execution of RFQs and independent management of contract, price, and delivery negotiations.
  • Preparation and presentation of bid comparisons.
  • Commercial involvement in make-or-buy decisions.
  • Initiation of and participation in value engineering projects.
  • Participation in cross-functional project teams with overarching commercial responsibility.

Your profile

  • Master’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field, MBA preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, ideally within CAPEX procurement.
  • Fluent German and English (written and spoken, negotiation-level).
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and strong business acumen.
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office and SAP.
  • Strong capability in leveraging modern information and communication technologies.
  • Willingness to pursue ongoing professional development in the field.
  • Strong systems thinking and the ability to understand complex interdependencies.
  • High level of social competence, flexibility, discretion, and willingness to travel.
  • Primarily an execution-focused role.
  • Strong interpersonal and integrative skills.

Your benefits

We provide a benefits package designed to support the professional and personal well being of our employees. This includes meal vouchers of up to 945 RON and a 1000 RON referral bonus, along with access to a 7Card membership. Transportation is ensured from over 30 localities around Sibiu, and for colleagues based in Sibiu, we offer a Tursib subscription. We also offer holiday, Christmas and Easter bonuses, and we support participation in some local sports events by covering the registration fees.

In our locations, our colleagues have access to catering services in on site canteens, ensuring a comfortable workplace environment. We continually invest in professional development through training sessions, qualification programs and workshops focused on both technical and soft skills.

If this aligns with what you are looking for in a future employer, we look forward to receiving your application.

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Important to us

Health and Wellness

Health & Safety

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Pension and Retirement

Pension

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

Collaboration and Teamwork

Collaboration

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Professional Development

Development

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Compensation and Salary

Compensation & benefits

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance: we guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Work-Life Balance: we guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Creative and Innovation

Creative leeway

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

Vacation and Time Off

Vacation and paid time off

Vacation and paid time off: Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Vacation and paid time off: Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Sustainability and Environment

Sustainability

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness. We support sociopolitical initiatives and focus on resource efficiency.

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness. We support sociopolitical initiatives and focus on resource efficiency.

Onboarding and Training

Onboarding

Onboarding: individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

Onboarding: individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

We value diversity

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Company

Bilstein is one of the global leaders in damper technology and a key partner for top automotive manufacturers. We take pride in being recognized for continuous innovation and high standards in the development of automotive shock absorbers. In Sibiu, Bilstein has been present since 1996 as part of the international thyssenkrupp group, contributing to the development of products used in a large portfolio of vehicles, premium models and even motorsport. Here, our teams work with advanced technologies and benefit from an environment that prioritizes continuous learning, innovation and collaboration. We offer the ideal context for growth, from specialized training programs to involvement in international projects, in a workplace where cuttingedge technology goes hand in hand with teamwork.

From receiving your documents to acceptance: the application process

Step 1

Online application

Have you found an interesting vacancy? Then apply online. You won’t need more than 10 minutes. The entire application process – from initial contact to response – usually takes between four and six weeks.

Step 2

Receipt of your application

You will receive confirmation that we have received your application – within a few minutes if you apply online; it may take a couple of days if you apply by email. Our recruiters check your application documents and get in touch with you. For some positions we will conduct a preliminary telephone interview with you.

Step 3

Review by functional department

Our recruiter submits a preliminary selection of candidates to the specialist department for consideration. The department will then look closely to check whether your qualifications meet the requirements of the job.

Step 4

Interview

If you are a suitable candidate for the job, we’d like to get to know you personally in an interview with the specialist department and HR. If you or we need more time, we'll invite you to a second interview.

Step 5

The offer

Once we have agreed the contractual details, we will send you an employment contract. We will of course also let you know if your application is not successful.

Step 6

Starting out with us

Finally the time has come: welcome to thyssenkrupp!

Step 7

Onboarding

When you sign your contract you take your first step into one of the world’s biggest companies. We’re there to support you – right from the start.

Notes on application

You will have submitted your online application to thyssenkrupp in no time! As long as the position is available on our career page, you have the opportunity to apply.

We have adapted the application process to the current situation and conduct our interviews by video (not in the U.S.), telephone and also personally - in compliance with the applicable and necessary distance and hygienic rules. You will receive detailed information on this topic from our recruiting experts during the application process, while you can find general information and application tips here finden.

Further information about thyssenkrupp, our products and locations can be found directly on the company website.

We wish you every success with your application and stay healthy!

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