Global Commodity Manager TPP Global Commodity Manager TPP Nis, Serbia SpotLIGHT of the job Take an important part in global purchasing processes—drive cost efficiency, strengthen supplier relationships, and bring innovative solutions to life in supply chain management. Responsibilities Cost down/Prices: Consolidate purchasing volumes through negotiation; ensure continuous cost reductions and optimal pricing; benchmark sources regularly and lower material costs while supporting business and process cost reduction. Strategy and SRM: Establish global commodity strategy and communicate it effectively; use market research to refine strategy and manage supplier relationships. Supplier development: Continuously evaluate and improve suppliers, focusing on quality, logistics, and service performance. Projects: Lead and represent purchasing in global projects within SCM. Legal: Manage legal risks, ensure contracts cover Z-Group, and uphold supplier compliance with sustainability and ethical standards. Budget: Oversee material cost budgets within assigned commodities. Skills & Experience We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements. Your motivation and potential matter more than perfection. Market knowledge and Market research skills Strategy development skills (e.g. SWOT, spider net charts, regression analyses…) Project Management skills legal base skills and SAP Know-how Planning and SCM know how Excellent negotiating skills and English language skills What we offer Successful, international group with family DNA Healthy work-life balance Private health insurance Team building activities Numerous opportunities for further development in an innovative and empowering company What matters to us We understand not only the power of the visible, but also the invisible. Like light, diversity is intangible, but it is perceptible. We value the uniqueness of every person and see this as a driver of innovation. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of, for example, origin, skin color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or disability. As the contact person for this position, a great candidate experience is important to me! I will reach out to you within 7 days. Please inform me of any assistance you may need, so I can best support you throughout the hiring process. Talent Acquisition Partner Milos Mladenovic T +381 64 835 7708 Who we are At the Zumtobel Group, we are passionate about designing and producing light that empowers humans and brings architecture to life. We continuously push the boundaries in our search for perfection through timeless design, technical excellence and efficient performance. Through light, we create spaces that inspire. As we develop the next generation of lighting, we consider the wellbeing of people and nature. Our lighting is designed for our customers and their individual aspirations. We guide them into a new world of opportunities – as a group, and through all our individual brands, Thorn, Tridonic and Zumtobel. Learn more about our Group in our enlightening video - where WE LIVE LIGHT and thrive together! The result is a series of personal and authentic insights into our corporate culture - illustrated from different perspectives. Follow us: WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT LIGHT. We share a passion for light, creating aesthetic, functional, and sustainable lighting solutions that enhance quality of life. WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT CREATING INNOVATIVE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. Sustainability and innovation drive everything we do — shaping a responsible, climate-neutral future. WE ARE INTERNATIONAL AND PERSONAL AT THE SAME TIME. While we have grown from a family business into a global organization, our collaborative spirit and familial culture remain integral to our identity. APPLY HERE