Supply Chain Project Leader

Lear Corporation

. Track suppliers based on the Product Development Process (PEP) and handle core supply chain management responsibilities for projects and series production .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timePlavecky Stvrtok • SlovakiaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier management and product development processes, with strong capabilities in logistics, risk identification, and status reporting. Proficient in managing supplier relationships and conducting effective negotiations while ensuring supplier maturity and readiness.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supplier ManagementProduct Development Process (PEP)Logistics CoordinationFluent English and SlovakProblem-Solving Orientation

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Hard Skills

Supplier ReadinessTechnical Manufacturing KnowledgeCapacity ManagementRisk IdentificationStatus Reporting

Soft Skills

High InitiativeProactivityStrong Moderation SkillsNegotiation SkillsStructured Working Method

Industry Keywords

Supplier QualityProduction EnvironmentsLogistics ConceptsTooling ManagementComplex Process Understanding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Track suppliers based on the Product Development Process (PEP) and handle core supply chain management responsibilities for projects and series production
Conduct supplier commitment discussions covering milestones and assumptions
Identify critical paths, risks, logistics routes, scheduling, and capacity-management concerns
Monitor suppliers according to the Product Development Process (PEP)
Ensure achievement of supplier maturity levels
Escalate and moderate issues concerning supplier product and process maturity
Review logistics concepts for packaging and transport-route potential
Conduct or support supplier reviews for high-risk suppliers, depending on project phase
Track tooling and identify timing potential within Tier 2+x for prototype and series-production tools
Support and plan supplier on-site reviews with Quality, Program Management, and Engineering
Serve as internal contact for supplier issues with the Supplier Quality organization
Communicate regularly with customers on supplier topics at working and management levels
Manage status reporting
Support Program Management as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Fluent English and Slovak language skills
German language skills would be a big advantage
High level of initiative and proactivity
Knowledge of product development processes and production environments
Technical manufacturing knowledge in metal, plastics, foam, textiles, or leather is an advantage
Experience in supplier management and/or supplier readiness preferred
Flexibility regarding travel (approx. 25% on average)
Structured working method and prioritization of issues
Ability to understand complex processes and a solution-oriented working approach
Problem-solving oriented
Management-level reporting skills
Strong moderation and negotiation skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Year-end bonus – 13th salary
Meal allowance
Anniversary benefit
Referral benefit
Company canteen
Development programs
Flexible working hours
Training program for new employees
Career growth opportunities
Sports and cultural activities
Vitamin package, fruit days every month, Christmas gifts
Employee café
Financial consultations