EMEA Indirect Procurement Category Leader

Aptiv; Kraków; On-site; 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 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.