Natural Rubber Lead Buyer

About Us

Established in 2017 as a Pirelli spin‑off , Prometeon Tyre Group is the only global tyre manufacturer fully dedicated to Industrial , Agro , and OTR applications. With over 8,000 employees , 4 manufacturing sites, 4 R&D centers and operations in 160 countries, we provide high‑performance and sustainable tyre solutions for the transport of goods, people, and heavy‑duty applications.

Our multicultural environment and strong technical culture make Prometeon the trusted partner for fleet operators, dealers, and industrial customers around the world.

Role Description

We are looking for a Natural Rubber Lead Buyer with global responsibility for Natural Rubber sourcing, strategy and operational governance across all Prometeon regions.

The role owns the end-to-end Natural Rubber value chain , combining strategic commodity leadership , market intelligence and hands-on execution , while working closely with Planning, Logistics, R&D, Quality and Regional Procurement teams.

Key Responsibilities

Global Strategy & Market Intelligence

• Define and execute the global Natural Rubber category strategy
• Lead market intelligence on supply/demand dynamics, futures markets, rubber boards, geopolitical and climatic risks
• Optimize sourcing between Long Term Contracts and planned spot purchases

Supplier & Contract Management

• Act as global reference point for NR suppliers across Asia and Africa , with strategic oversight on South America
• Lead supplier scouting, qualification, performance management and sustainability audits (EUDR, ESG)
• Negotiate and govern long-term contracts and spot agreements , including pricing formulas and Incoterms
• Ensure correct implementation of Global Master Agreements across regions

Operations & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Own NR operational allocation : volumes, shipments, spot execution, cost & freight analysis
• Coordinate closely with Planning, Inbound Logistics and Regional Procurement
• Lead cross-functional reviews with R&D, Quality and Sustainability
• Drive risk mitigation , supplier diversification and alternative sourcing strategies

Digitalization & Governance

• Support digitalization and SAP S/4HANA migration
• Develop dashboards, KPIs, cost driver analysis and commodity impact tracking
• Act as functional reference and mentor for NR buyers and logistics teams globally

Requirements:

• Solid knowledge of Natural Rubber markets, grades and global supply chains
• Proven experience in commodity sourcing, long-term contracts and spot markets
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management and analytical skills
• Comfortable operating in a global, complex and high-risk sourcing environment
• High digital proficiency (ERP, dashboards, Office 365)
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required | MBA preferred

WE MOVE GOODS, WE MOVE PEOPLE, WE MOVE EMOTIONS

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