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. /p pOur multicultural environment and strong technical culture make Prometeon the trusted partner for fleet operators, dealers, and industrial customers around the world. /p h3Role Description /h3 pWe 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. /p pThe 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. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liDefine and execute the bglobal Natural Rubber category strategy /b /li liLead market intelligence on bsupply/demand dynamics, futures markets, rubber boards, geopolitical and climatic risks /b /li liOptimize sourcing between bLong Term Contracts and planned spot purchases /b /li liAct as bglobal reference point /b for NR suppliers across bAsia and Africa /b, with strategic oversight on South America /li liLead supplier scouting, qualification, performance management and bsustainability audits (EUDR, ESG) /b /li liNegotiate and govern blong-term contracts and spot agreements /b, including pricing formulas and bIncoterms /b /li liEnsure correct implementation of bGlobal Master Agreements /b across regions /li /ul h3Operations Cross-Functional Coordination /h3 ul liOwn bNR operational allocation /b: volumes, shipments, spot execution, cost freight analysis /li liCoordinate closely with bPlanning, Inbound Logistics and Regional Procurement /b /li liLead cross-functional reviews with bRD, Quality and Sustainability /b /li liDrive brisk mitigation /b, supplier diversification and alternative sourcing strategies /liliSupport bdigitalization and SAP S/4HANA migration /b /li liDevelop dashboards, KPIs, cost driver analysis and commodity impact tracking /li liAct as bfunctional reference and mentor /b for NR buyers and logistics teams globally /li /ul h3Requirements /h3 ul liSolid knowledge of bNatural Rubber markets, grades and global supply chains /b /li liProven experience in bcommodity sourcing, long-term contracts and spot markets /b /li liStrong negotiation, stakeholder management and analytical skills /li liComfortable operating in a bglobal, complex and high-risk sourcing environment /b /li libEducation: /b Bachelor’s degree required | MBA preferred /li /ul pWE MOVE GOODS, WE MOVE PEOPLE, WE MOVE EMOTIONS /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr