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Core Competencies
Role fitCore 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 cross-functional teams and navigate complex stakeholder environments while driving continuous improvement and business growth.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Purchasing Strategy DevelopmentSupplier NegotiationCost-Saving InitiativesTeam LeadershipStakeholder Relationship Management
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Hard Skills
Purchasing ManagementSupply Chain ManagementStrategic SourcingMake-or-Buy AnalysisSupplier Performance ManagementContract NegotiationData AnalysisCost ImprovementSupplier DevelopmentRisk Management
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsCollaboration
Industry Keywords
ManufacturingAutomotiveAftermarketEMEACross-Functional Collaboration
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the regional purchasing team across Poland, Germany and Türkiye, fostering collaboration, performance, and talent development.
- Develop and execute the EMEA purchasing strategy in alignment 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 and 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 to optimize supply chain performance.
- Drive continuous improvement, enhance supplier risk management, and support strategic projects contributing to business growth and profitability.
- Participate in a recruitment process typically involving a screening call followed by video or personal interviews.
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.
- Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record of leading complex supplier negotiations and delivering measurable cost improvements.
- Experience making strategic sourcing decisions, including supplier selection, supplier development, and make-or-buy evaluations.
- Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and build effective relationships across functions, regions, and cultures.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into informed business decisions.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
- Fluency in English is required; additional languages are welcome.
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Attractive salary package (incl. co-financed private medical care, Multisport, Medicover Sport, opportunity to join group insurance)
- Free personal, legal and financial advisory service (Employee Assistance Program)
- Becoming a member of a fast-growing team in an innovative company with stable market position
- Possibility to work for a well-known brand, a leader in Automotive industry whose products are highly recognized worldwide
- Relocation bonus for candidates who are based more than 100 km from Psary
- Online foreign language courses
- Referral bonus program
- Flexible work schedule and possible working from home solution (home office)
- Personal & career development opportunities