Global Commodity Leader (CTL) - Mechanics (m/f/d)

The Global Commodity Leader (CTL) – Mechanics is a senior, global role responsible for the strategic management of a broad portfolio of mechanical commodities. The role places strong emphasis on highly complex mechanical and electro\-mechanical system assemblies, while also covering classical mechanical components such as sheet metal, machined parts and, where appropriate, plastics and other related sub\-commodities.

Job Description

The CTL – Mechanics works closely with global Business Units, R\&D, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain organizations to assess current and future business needs and translate them into differentiated, robust commodity strategies. A key focus of the role is the systematic assessment of the existing supply base, identification of capability and technology gaps, multi\-use of technology across businesses and regions, and the development of a global, business\-unit\-spanning supply base that improves supply chain resilience, scalability and cost efficiency.

The role requires seniority and a strong technical foundation to engage at system level with internal stakeholders and suppliers. While detailed design ownership is not required, the CTL must understand mechanical and electro\-mechanical architectures, manufacturing technologies and market dynamics to align sourcing strategies with business priorities, capacity needs and long\-term technology roadmaps.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the global commodity strategy for Mechanics, including complex mechanical and electro\-mechanical system assemblies and related sub\-commodities.


• Perform a structured assessment of the current supply base, including technology requirements, supplier capabilities and gaps, in close alignment with Business Units and regions.


• Develop and execute differentiated strategies per sub\-commodity based on business criticality, supply market dynamics, capacity constraints and risk exposure.


• Strengthen supply chain resilience by reducing single\-source and regional dependencies and by building a global, cross\-business supply base.


• Drive capacity expansion strategies together with suppliers to support business growth, ramp\-ups and long\-term volume requirements.


• Work closely with R\&D and Engineering to understand system architectures, functional requirements and future technology directions.


• Identify, evaluate and develop suppliers capable of supporting current and future mechanical system requirements, including capability development where required.


• Lead or co\-lead global negotiations, contracts and commercial frameworks in close collaboration with Supplier Relationship Management.


• Drive supplier development initiatives across quality, cost, delivery, technology and capacity.


• Assess market trends, manufacturing technologies (including additive manufacturing) and alternative solution concepts and translate them into actionable strategies.


• Own and drive global procurement projects delivering sustainable cost improvements, risk mitigation and working capital optimization.


• Build followership and lead through influence in a highly matrixed, global organization.


• Identify gaps in processes, tools or capabilities and take ownership for continuous improvement initiatives within Global Procurement and the CoE.

• Complex mechanical and electro\-mechanical subassemblies and systems


• Automation and device handling solutions


• Sheet metal parts


• Machined parts


• Additive manufacturing (3D printing) parts


• Associated supplier services including design/prototyping, manufacturing, integration, delivery and repair services

• Business Unit leadership, Procurement and Supply Chain teams


• R\&D, Mechanical and System Engineering


• Manufacturing, Operations and Quality


• Global supply chain resilience and capacity expansion project teams


• Business Process Re\-Engineering / Digitalization and IT


• Strategic and potential suppliers of mechanical systems and components


• Automation and handling solution providers


• Manufacturing and technology partners

• Improved supply chain resilience and reduced supply risk for critical mechanical systems


• Successful execution of capacity expansion initiatives aligned with business growth


• Supplier base globalization and consolidation across Business Units


• Year\-over\-year sustainable cost improvements


• Supplier performance and capability improvements


• Contract coverage and compliance

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field


• 8–10\+ years of experience in global, cross\-business commodity management, strategic sourcing or comparable leadership roles


• Experience with complex mechanical or electro\-mechanical systems and industrial supply markets


• Proven ability to develop and deploy global commodity strategies


• Experience working across regions and cultures in a global environment

Initial travel may be higher to support supply base assessment and alignment with Business Units and regions; ongoing international travel of approximately 15–20% is expected.

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