PbAbout Us /b /ppEstablished in 2017 as a bPirelli spin‑off /b, bPrometeon Tyre Group /b is the only global tyre manufacturer fully dedicated to bIndustrial /b, bAgro /b, and bOTR /b applications. With over b8,000 employees /b, 4 manufacturing sites, 4 RD centers and operations in 160 countries, we provide high‑performance and sustainable tyre solutions for the transport of goods, people, and heavy‑duty applications. /ppOur multicultural environment and strong technical culture make Prometeon the trusted partner for fleet operators, dealers, and industrial customers around the world. /ppbr/ppbRole Description /b /ppWe are looking for a bNatural Rubber Lead Buyer /b with global responsibility for bNatural Rubber sourcing, strategy and operational governance /b across all Prometeon regions. /ppThe role owns the bend-to-end Natural Rubber value chain /b, combining bstrategic commodity leadership /b, bmarket intelligence /b and bhands-on execution /b, while working closely with Planning, Logistics, RD, Quality and Regional Procurement teams. /ppbr/ppbKey Responsibilities /b /ppbGlobal Strategy Market Intelligence /b /pulliDefine and execute the bglobal Natural Rubber category strategy /b /liliLead market intelligence on bsupply/demand dynamics, futures markets, rubber boards, geopolitical and climatic risks /b /liliOptimize sourcing between bLong Term Contracts and planned spot purchases /b /li /ulpbSupplier Contract Management /b /pulliAct as bglobal reference point /b for NR suppliers across bAsia and Africa /b, with strategic oversight on South America /liliLead supplier scouting, qualification, performance management and bsustainability audits (EUDR, ESG) /b /liliNegotiate and govern blong-term contracts and spot agreements /b, including pricing formulas and bIncoterms /b /liliEnsure correct implementation of bGlobal Master Agreements /b across regions /li /ulpbOperations Cross-Functional Coordination /b /pulliOwn bNR operational allocation /b: volumes, shipments, spot execution, cost freight analysis /liliCoordinate closely with bPlanning, Inbound Logistics and Regional Procurement /b /liliLead cross-functional reviews with bRD, Quality and Sustainability /b /liliDrive brisk mitigation /b, supplier diversification and alternative sourcing strategies /li /ulpbDigitalization Governance /b /pulliSupport bdigitalization and SAP S/4HANA migration /b /liliDevelop dashboards, KPIs, cost driver analysis and commodity impact tracking /liliAct as bfunctional reference and mentor /b for NR buyers and logistics teams globally /li /ulpbr/ppbRequirements: /b /pulliSolid knowledge of bNatural Rubber markets, grades and global supply chains /b /liliProven experience in bcommodity sourcing, long-term contracts and spot markets /b /liliStrong negotiation, stakeholder management and analytical skills /liliComfortable operating in a bglobal, complex and high-risk sourcing environment /b /liliHigh digital proficiency (ERP, dashboards, Office 365) /lilibEducation: /b Bachelor’s degree required | MBA preferred /li /ulpbr/ppbWE MOVE GOODS, WE MOVE PEOPLE, WE MOVE EMOTIONS /b /ppbJoin us! /b /p