Global Director of Indirect Materials Procurement

Hirschmann Automotive GmbH; Rankweil; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Modern cafeteria and snack bar

Personal development opportunities

Company fitness program—EGYM Wellpass

Regular team events

Company physician

E-Bike-Leasing

Hirschmann Automotive Academy

FEEI collective bargaining agreement

Free parking

Job summary

Hirschmann Automotive invites applications for a senior procurement leader responsible for global indirect materials. You will steer the on-site team and coordinate with international plants to optimize costs and ensure supply chain resilience.

The ideal candidate has strong negotiation and leadership experience in automotive or industrial settings, fluency in German and English, and solid SAP/S4HANA knowledge to drive strategic supplier management.

Qualifications

• Strong procurement leadership and supplier management experience.
• Experience in international industrial or automotive settings.
• Proficient in German and English.
• Knowledge of SAP/S4HANA.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global procurement of indirect materials.
• Provide leadership to on-site and international teams.
• Develop and implement global indirect materials strategy.
• Ensure compliance and continuous improvement in processes and standards.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities globally.
• Manage supplier selection, evaluation, and development.
• Lead international price and contract negotiations.
• Analyze procurement markets and perform benchmarks.
• Collaborate with international plants and departments.
• Support investment projects with sustainable procurement.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Strong communication skills

German and English proficiency

Leadership experience

Education

Technical training or technical degree

Tools

SAP

S/4HANA

Job description

Hirschmann Automotive invites applications for a senior procurement leader responsible for global indirect materials. You will steer the on-site team and coordinate with international plants to optimize costs and ensure supply chain resilience.

The ideal candidate has strong negotiation and leadership experience in automotive or industrial settings, fluency in German and English, and solid SAP/S4HANA knowledge to drive strategic supplier management.