Global Commodity Buyer

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Clarios · Wisconsin, Milwaukee

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About the role

Clarios is the force behind the world's most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials-setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we're not just making batteries; we're shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios-where your power meets endless possibilities. Veterans/

Responsibilities

enabling innovation and supporting global program requirements. The position works cross-functionally with Engineering, Program Management, Supplier Quality, Operations, and Global Purchasing to drive sourcing excellence and long-term value creation.

How You Will Do

Develop and deploy global sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives, product roadmaps, and regional requirements

Manage total spend and supplier base for assigned commodities, ensuring optimal sourcing footprint and risk mitigation

Lead global supplier selection, commercial negotiations, and contract management

Drive cost optimization initiatives including volume bundling, dual sourcing, design-to-cost, and lifecycle-based sourcing

Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support long-term performance, innovation, and capacity growth

Ensure alignment with quality, cost, delivery, and service expectations across all programs

Support global procurement process improvements, digitalization, and governance

Work closely with Program management, Operations, Engineering and other departments for existing programs and new programs.

Develop and implement negotiation strategies for global and regional materials.

Lead supplier selection, RFQs, contract negotiations, and long-term agreements

Manage supplier performance, including cost, quality, delivery, and service metrics

Evaluate supplier quotations using advanced cost analysis and procurement techniques

Drive supplier development initiatives to improve productivity, quality, and cost competitiveness

Support capacity planning and supply assurance strategies, including risk mitigation (e.g., EOL, PCN, allocation risks for electronics).

Collaborate with Engineering on design-to-cost, BOM optimization, and lifecycle management

Work with Program Management to ensure alignment with program milestones, cost targets, and timing

Support prototype, Prototype, ED,DV/PV, and serial production readiness with suppliers and operations.

Develop and maintain budgets, standard costs, and savings roadmaps for assigned commodities

Identify and implement process improvements across sourcing, procurement tools, and supplier management.

Contribute to long-term commodity strategy and manage complex commercial and supply chain risks

What We Look For:

Required

University degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent

Solid experience in global purchasing, commodity management, or supplier

development in an industrial/automotive environment

Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies, contract negotiation, and procurement regulations

Proficiency in SAP/ERP systems, cost analysis, and MS Office.

Fluent in English (additional language is a plus)

Preferred

Experience in Li-ion battery components, Super capacitors, plastics, mechanical systems, or electronics sourcing. (extended scope added)

Knowledge of electronics commodity fundamentals (e.g., PCBA, semiconductors, lifecycle management).

Experience with supplier development and global sourcing across regions (EMEA, NA, APAC).

Familiarity with APQP/PPAP and automotive quality standards (IATF 16949).

Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities.

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What you get:

Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching - all starting on date of hire

Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts

Parental and caregiver leave programs

All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program

Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership

HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility

Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

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