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: 3/2 HO/week

Location: Hodkovice nad Mohelkou, 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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