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

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