Global Head of Purchasing Indirect Materials (m/f/d)

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

About Hirschmann Automotive

Hirschmann Automotive has been a development and production partner for electromechanical assemblies and components in the automotive industry for over 60 years. The company’s products are used by all major automotive brands worldwide and cover all types of drives available on the market. Do you want to be part of this success story and help shape the future of the automotive industry?

Description

Due to the volatile market, purchasing plays a central role within the company. Efficient procurement of raw materials and individual parts is essential for manufacturing our products. By building strategic partnerships with suppliers, we strive to create added value for all parties involved. The focus is on optimizing supply chains, considering environmental standards, costs, and infrastructure without compromising quality.

We are looking for talented people to help us master the challenges of modern procurement and consolidate our position as a pioneer in the industry.

#SkillCheck

• Completed technical training or a technical degree
• Several years of professional experience in strategic procurement, ideally in an international industrial or automotive setting
• In-depth knowledge of supplier management and global procurement processes
• Experience leading international teams
• Excellent written and spoken German and English skills
• Negotiation skills and the ability to assert oneself
• Analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Strong communication skills
• Good IT skills and proficiency with SAP; experience with S4Hana is desirable

#ChallengeCheck

• Overall responsibility for the global procurement of indirect materials in accordance with the principles of total cost of ownership
• Providing technical and disciplinary leadership to the on-site procurement team, as well as functional leadership to the international procurement organization
• Development and implementation of a global procurement strategy for indirect materials and services
• Ensuring compliance with and the continuous improvement of procurement processes and standards
• Identification and implementation of cost-saving and optimization opportunities on a global scale
• Strategic supplier management, including the selection, evaluation, and development of suppliers
• Conducting international price and contract negotiations
• Analysis of procurement markets and conducting benchmarks
• Close collaboration with international plants and departments
• Supporting investment projects and ensuring a sustainable procurement strategy

#Benefits

• 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 and much more