Commodity Specialist

Overview

Your next career opportunity with Marelli starts here. Embarking on a new role within Marelli means taking on new challenges and seizing the opportunity to make a bigger, better, bolder impact. We’re pioneers of the future of mobility, built on innovation and manufacturing excellence. Our purpose is to push the boundaries together and shape future mobility dreams into reality. Joining the Marelli Purchasing team means becoming part of something bigger, a place to explore potential, pioneer innovation, and work on continuous improvement. As a global yet fast-evolving company, we are always looking to grow and evolve our talents.

About the Position

We are looking for a Commodity Specialist to join the Electromechanics team, reporting directly to the Electromechanics Head of. This position is based at our office in Italy. You will be responsible for Motors & Fan and Electromechanic components.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor cross-functional commodity strategies aligned with Divisions and Regions, reflecting market and technology trends and guiding the organization on decisions to come.
• Form and manage a supplier panel providing access to competitive conditions and controlled risks for new technologies and required capacities.
• Define supplier bid lists with BL/Region for new business opportunities and follow the sourcing process.
• Monitor and drive the achievement of defined Purchasing KPIs.
• Active risk management for defined commodities.
• Lead evaluation and qualification of new suppliers (Supplier Risk Assessment).
• Contracts management.
• Lead budgeting, target definition and global negotiations.
• Strong interaction with China Region and China+1.
• Develop new suppliers exploring Asia market to achieve better total cost, and manage global relationships for local suppliers, especially considering US-China tariff evolution.
• Support Marelli EMS organization.

Qualifications

• Education: Technical College Degree or equivalent; engineering degree preferred.
• Languages: English fluent; additional languages preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years in an International Purchasing Organization (depending on Commodity).

Other skills and Expectations

• Ability to translate business needs into strategic actions; ability to organize and lead workshops; strong planning and analytical skills.
• Dynamic and continuously looking for improvements; high accountability; good financial understanding.
• Good understanding of Supplier Quality and ability to balance it with business needs; good networking and MS Office skills; good technical understanding.
• Travel availability (frequent).

What does this position offer you

• Fast-paced yet supportive and high-performing international team with an inspiring ambition to transform the future of mobility.
• Support in onboarding and further training to set you up with Marelli’s speed.
• A hybrid work model to support work-life balance with remote focus time and in-office collaboration.

Take the next step

Together, we will drive the world towards a safer, greener, and better-connected future. Are you ready to make your mark and shape the future of the automotive industry? To apply, submit your application via our website or LinkedIn.

About Us

Marelli is a leading global independent automotive supplier with a track record in innovation and manufacturing excellence. Our goal is to change the future of mobility by working with customers and partners to create a safer, greener, and more connected world. We serve major automotive manufacturers in Asia, Europe, and the Americas, along with top racing teams in motorsport. Our business areas include automotive lighting and sensing, thermal solutions, electronics, green technology, interior experience, propulsion solutions, ride dynamics, motorsport, and aftermarket.

We value diversity and inclusion and support employee resource groups such as Marelli Women, Brains & Hearts Wellbeing, All Cultures, and Marelli Rainbow.