MRS - Senior Commodity Buyer

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Commodity Buyer to join our innovative and fast-paced Tenneco team.

Working mode: 4 days onsite/1day HO weekly

Location: Hodkovice, Czechia

As a Senior Commodity Buyer, you will lead strategic sourcing, negotiation, and procurement of key commodities, ensuring cost-efficiency, supply chain resilience, and high-quality product delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee sourcing, supplier selection, RFIs/RFQs, and contract finalization.
• Develop commodity sourcing strategies aligned with company goals.
• Assess and build long-term supplier partnerships.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet technical and quality standards.
• Drive cost optimization and supplier performance improvements.
• Monitor market trends and supply chain risks.
• Negotiate pricing and terms for optimal value.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance reviews.
• Support new product introductions and sourcing strategies.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Travel as needed for supplier visits and industry events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering.
• 5+ years of procurement experience in the automotive industry.
• Expertise in automotive commodities, market trends, and supplier management.
• Proven negotiation and contract management skills.
• Fluency in English.

Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities.
• Proficient in SAP, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of BOMs, MRP, IATF 16949, and automotive standards.
• Ability to interpret engineering specs and materials.

What To Expect Next

Our recruitment team is eager to move quickly on qualified candidates. If you’re a great fit for the role, expect to hear from our Talent Acquisition team to schedule a phone screen. The next step will be an in-person interview with the Hiring Manager. We are committed to maintaining a fast, transparent hiring process and will keep you informed at every stage.

Who We Are

We are a global leader in shock absorber technology, operating under the Tenneco, Monroe, and Öhlins brands. Our expertise spans passive single and double-tube dampers, McPherson Strut suspension modules, semi-active electronic dampers, and Kinetic driving dynamics control systems.

With four business groups—DRiV, Performance Solutions, Clean Air, and Powertrain—Tenneco is driving innovation in global mobility. We deliver cutting-edge technology to diverse markets, including passenger cars, light and heavy trucks, off-road and industrial vehicles, motorsports, and the aftermarket.

Join us and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of mobility!

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