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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in purchasing and supply chain management, with a strong focus on strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and cost-saving initiatives. Proven ability to lead teams and drive performance improvements across regional and international environments.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Purchasing ManagementStrategic SourcingSupplier NegotiationTeam LeadershipCost Improvement
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Cost-Saving InitiativesMake-or-Buy AnalysisSupplier Performance ManagementData AnalysisContract Negotiation
Soft Skills
CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunicationInfluencing StakeholdersTalent Development
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s Degree
Industry Keywords
ManufacturingAutomotiveAftermarketSupply Chain ManagementEMEA
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the regional purchasing team across Poland, Germany, and Türkiye
- Foster collaboration, performance, and talent development
- Develop and execute the EMEA purchasing strategy aligned with global objectives
- Identify, drive, and implement cost-saving initiatives across the supplier base and purchasing processes
- Conduct make-or-buy analyses and support strategic sourcing decisions
- Build and manage strategic supplier relationships
- Lead contract negotiations to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets
- Manage supplier performance, including recovery actions and escalation of critical supplier situations
- Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Controlling, Logistics, and other cross-functional partners
- Optimize supply chain performance
- Drive continuous improvement
- Enhance supplier risk management
- Support strategic projects contributing to business growth and profitability
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum 10 years of experience in purchasing or supply chain management within a manufacturing, automotive, or aftermarket environment
- At least 5 years of experience leading teams in a regional, international, or multi-site environment
- Proven track record of leading complex supplier negotiations and delivering measurable cost improvements
- Experience with strategic sourcing decisions, including supplier selection, supplier development, and make-or-buy evaluations
- Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and build relationships across functions, regions, and cultures
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to translate data into informed business decisions
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Confidence engaging and influencing senior stakeholders
- Fluency in English required; additional languages welcome
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline
Benefits
Comp & perks- Co-financed private medical care
- Multisport
- Medicover Sport
- Opportunity to join group insurance
- Free personal, legal and financial advisory service through the Employee Assistance Program
- Relocation bonus for candidates based more than 100 km from Psary
- Online foreign language courses
- Referral bonus program
- Flexible work schedule
- Possible working from home solution (home office)
- Personal and career development opportunities