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.

Scope of Commodities and Solutions

• 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

Key Interfaces

• 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

Success Metrics (Excerpt)

• 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