Senior Global Commodity Manager – Mechanical Systems
Are you ready to drive global impact as our next Senior Global Commodity Manager – Mechanical Systems
Are you ready to drive global impact as our next Senior Global Commodity Manager – Mechanical systems?
Join us to lead strategic supplier management and sourcing for our worldwide Mechanical systems category, collaborating with cross-functional teams to shape the future of our supply base. If you thrive on optimizing costs, building strong partnerships, and ensuring seamless delivery, this is your opportunity to make a difference.
About the role
The Senior Global Commodity Manager – Mechanical systems, will be responsible for strategic supplier management and sourcing for the global Mechanical category within the global supply base.
You will work closely with Supply Chain leadership and team members, as well as engineering, quality, and global teams, to implement and execute our vision for the worldwide supply base.
This position will have significant ongoing responsibilities, including long-term efficiency improvements in material costs, establishing contractual-based relationships, and ensuring overall on-time delivery to our customers. This involves balancing cost, quality, and cash, while providing support to regional businesses.
Responsibilities:
- Embrace a culture that is aligned with our value drivers and Culture Principles.
- Lead Commercial relationship for the supply base for the Global Mechanical Systems category.
- Focus on program management, focusing on the key TTI in our Strategic goals (AIP) under Procurement.
- Support the TTI’s and AIP for SIOP for OTD and Inventory through sound supplier strategies to drive the right material at the right time.
- Lead your category efforts to support product launches at early stages of development.
- Be involved in earlier discussions to ensure the commercial side is supported from the inception of the program.
- Drive and implement supplier partner strategies and operational start of production.
- Drive VAVE, make/buy and sole source mitigation strategies for your category.
- Drive and own Total cost down initiatives with engineering and finance teams by design modifications, resourcing and pure negotiations with supply base.
- Maintain knowledge of market industry trends within area of expertise and communicate potential impact on business.
- Monitor supplier market characteristics regularly; identify opportunities resulting from market shifts and take advantage of such shifts.
- Develop reports that measure performance and drive change throughout the supply chain.
- Manage commodities to ensure compliance with United Safety’s commercial and brand requirements, including but not limited to; (1) pricing and cost competitiveness, (2) on-time delivery and shipping requirements and (3) quality requirements.
You’re a great fit for this position if this describes you:
- BS degree Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization.
- Academic coursework or Industry experience in financial accounting and negotiations.
- 5 - 7 years’ experience in Procurement or Materials, with a focus on Supplier Development, Strategic and Low-Cost Region Sourcing.
- Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with integrity.
- Detail-oriented, resourceful, diligent with strong time management skills and strong judgment and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent English communication skills.
- Experience working with mechanical systems and components, trained to understand the functionality of those components.
- Able to travel up to 50% for travel to internal/external benchmarking and general business needs, including: supplier and site support, executive-level meetings, and team meetings.
- Previous experience in a manufacturing organization, with make vs. buy decision making.
- Proficient in computer software: Word, Excel, and understanding of ERP systems.
- Strong cross functional project management skills.
- CPIM or CSCP certification a plus.
- Safety is at the forefront of your mind and you follow all policies to promote a safe working environment.
- You bring with you a positive attitude and the ability to work cohesively in a team environment.
- You are enterprising, confident in the role, self-motivated and have an easy time creating trust.
- You thrive in an environment where you can combine strategic thinking with operational efforts – and where change is a natural part of everyday life.
Other requirements:
- A valid work permit for the EU is required for this position. The position is located in southern Stockholm
Why work with us?
- Join the global leader in safety and survivability solutions, where your work directly contributes to protecting lives and property worldwide.
- Be part of a fast-paced, energetic, and innovative environment that encourages creative thinking and pushes the boundaries of technology.
- Thrive in a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to do their best, regardless of background.
- Benefit from our dedication to continuous growth and advancement, with ongoing investments in employee development, cutting-edge processes, and product innovation.
Does this sound like the next step for you? Send in your application today to jobapplication@dafo-vehicle.com – selection takes place on an ongoing basis.
In this recruitment we kindly decline offers of advertising and recruitment assistance.
About us
Founded in 1919, Dafo Vehicle is a global leader in fire safety solutions for heavy vehicles. With operations in the U.S., Finland, Estonia, France, and Sweden, the company is headquartered in southern, Stockholm, and has focused on vehicle fire protection since becoming independent in 2018.
Dafo Vehicle’s HEXA+ concept delivers end-to-end fire suppression services—from risk analysis and system design to installation and after-sales support. Backed by strong R&D and a skilled team of 140 employees, Dafo Vehicle provides innovative, sustainable safety solutions worldwide.
In December 2024, Dafo Vehicle was acquired by United Safety, strengthening its global reach. During 2025, Dafo Vehicle will relocate to a new high-tech facility in southern Stockholm, supporting continued growth and innovation
