Category Leader

Aptiv; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-Being program

Hybrid work

Pension plan

Multisport card

Private health care

Life insurance

Job summary

Versigent is seeking an experienced procurement specialist to drive indirect-material sourcing across the EMEA region. You will lead supplier negotiations, craft agreements, and implement cross-functional strategies to reduce costs while maintaining quality.

The role requires strong stakeholder influence, leadership in cross-functional teams, and excellent MS Office skills. Hybrid work and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Experience in a similar role within Supply Chain Management, ideally procurement or category management.
• Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Very good MS Office skills.
• Leadership capabilities and experience working in cross-functional environments.

Responsibilities

• Execute the sourcing process for indirect materials and services across the EMEA region, ensuring alignment with category strategy, quality standards, timelines, customer orientation, and cost objectives.
• Lead supplier contract activities to support global cost-improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and support workshops, ensuring effective follow-up and implementation of actions.
• Negotiate and source through annual or multi-year agreements.
• Provide complete contract/agreement packages for all negotiated initiatives.
• Secure the best commercial conditions by negotiating offers with strong cost-saving and cost-avoidance potential.
• Implement pan-European and global contracts while achieving defined cost-reduction and quality targets.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for selected suppliers to ensure continuous improvement.
• Leverage company’s purchasing power by consolidating and reducing the number of suppliers where appropriate.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Stakeholder influence

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

ERP systems

Job description

Versigent spun out of Aptiv on April 1, 2026. As part of ongoing spin-off activities and IT separation, some documentation may still reference Aptiv, Cyprium, or Versigent. All references should be understood to mean Versigent. Versigent designs and delivers the systems that move power through modern technology. From vehicles to robotics to energy platforms, our electrical distribution systems enable the next generation of electrified, automated and connected products. As a standalone company, we combine deep engineering expertise with the speed and focus needed to solve increasingly complex challenges. Our teams move quickly, think with precision and deliver at scale — helping customers do more without adding cost, weight or complexity. What defines us is how we work: with the agility and momentum of a startup, backed by the experience and discipline of a proven global leader. That combination creates an environment where ideas move faster, ownership is real and impact is visible.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute the sourcing process for indirect materials and services across the EMEA region, ensuring alignment with category strategy, quality standards, timelines, customer orientation, and cost objectives.
• Lead supplier contract activities to support global cost-improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and support workshops, ensuring effective follow-up and implementation of actions.
• Negotiate and source through annual or multi-year agreements.
• Provide complete contract/agreement packages for all negotiated initiatives.
• Secure the best commercial conditions by negotiating offers with strong cost-saving and cost-avoidance potential.
• Implement pan-European and global contracts while achieving defined cost-reduction and quality targets.
• Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators for selected suppliers to ensure continuous improvement.
• Leverage company’s purchasing power by consolidating and reducing the number of suppliers where appropriate.

YOUR BACKGROUND

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Experience in a similar role within Supply Chain Management, ideally in procurement or category management.
• Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Very good MS Office skills.
• Leadership capabilities and experience working in cross-functional environments.

YOUR BENEFITS

• Well-Being Program that includes regular webinars, workshops, and networking events
• Hybrid work (min. 47 days/yr of remote work, flexible working hours)
• Employee Pension Plan paid by the employer and Employee Capital Plan
• Access to Multisport card
• Private health care (Signal Iduna) and Life insurance for you and your beloved ones

WHY JOIN US?

Grow with purpose. We invest in our people by creating opportunities to build skills, take on new challenges, and develop over time.

Do work that shows up in the real world. What you contribute here powers systems that are critical to how industries operate and evolve. The impact is visible and lasting.

Succeed with the right support. We provide the tools, resources, and environment needed to perform at a high level and sustain that success.

Versigent is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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