Pb About Us /b /pp Established in 2017 as a b Pirelli spin‑off /b, b Prometeon Tyre Group /b is the only global tyre manufacturer fully dedicated to b Industrial /b, b Agro /b, and b OTR /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. /pp Our multicultural environment and strong technical culture make Prometeon the trusted partner for fleet operators, dealers, and industrial customers around the world. /p pb Role Description /b /pp We are looking for a b Natural Rubber Lead Buyer /b with global responsibility for b Natural Rubber sourcing, strategy and operational governance /b across all Prometeon regions. /pp The role owns the b end-to-end Natural Rubber value chain /b, combining b strategic commodity leadership /b, b market intelligence /b and b hands-on execution /b, while working closely with Planning, Logistics, RD, Quality and Regional Procurement teams. /p pb Key Responsibilities /b /ppbem Global Strategy Market Intelligence /em /b /pulli Define and execute the b global Natural Rubber category strategy /b /lili Lead market intelligence on b supply/demand dynamics, futures markets, rubber boards, geopolitical and climatic risks /b /lili Optimize sourcing between b Long Term Contracts and planned spot purchases /b /li /ulpbem Supplier Contract Management /em /b /pulli Act as b global reference point /b for NR suppliers across b Asia and Africa /b, with strategic oversight on South America /lili Lead supplier scouting, qualification, performance management and b sustainability audits (EUDR, ESG) /b /lili Negotiate and govern b long-term contracts and spot agreements /b, including pricing formulas and b Incoterms /b /lili Ensure correct implementation of b Global Master Agreements /b across regions /li /ulpbem Operations Cross-Functional Coordination /em /b /pulli Own b NR operational allocation /b : volumes, shipments, spot execution, cost freight analysis /lili Coordinate closely with b Planning, Inbound Logistics and Regional Procurement /b /lili Lead cross-functional reviews with b RD, Quality and Sustainability /b /lili Drive b risk mitigation /b, supplier diversification and alternative sourcing strategies /li /ulpbem Digitalization Governance /em /b /pulli Support b digitalization and SAP S/4HANA migration /b /lili Develop dashboards, KPIs, cost driver analysis and commodity impact tracking /lili Act as b functional reference and mentor /b for NR buyers and logistics teams globally /li /ul pb Requirements: /b /pulli Solid knowledge of b Natural Rubber markets, grades and global supply chains /b /lili Proven experience in b commodity sourcing, long-term contracts and spot markets /b /lili Strong negotiation, stakeholder management and analytical skills /lili Comfortable operating in a b global, complex and high-risk sourcing environment /b /lili High digital proficiency (ERP, dashboards, Office 365) /lilib Education: /b Bachelor’s degree required | MBA preferred /li /ul pb WE MOVE GOODS, WE MOVE PEOPLE, WE MOVE EMOTIONS /b /ppb Join us! /b /p