EMEA Regional Purchasing Lead — Strategy, Savings & Growth

MAHLE; Wrocław; Hybrid; PLN 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Multisport

Medicover Sport

Group insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

MAHLE seeks a senior leader to head Regional Purchasing for EMEA, Lifecycle and Mobility, based in Wroclaw. You will oversee Poland, Germany and Türkiye, drive the regional strategy, and lead negotiations with suppliers to meet cost, quality and delivery targets.

A strong track record in automotive procurement and strategic sourcing is essential. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage talent, and drive continuous improvement in supply chain performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in purchasing or supply chain management within manufacturing, automotive, or aftermarket environments.
• At least 5 years of experience leading regional/international/multi-site teams.
• Strong commercial acumen with proven supplier negotiations and cost improvements.
• Experience in strategic sourcing decisions: supplier selection, development, make-or-buy evaluations.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder networks across functions, regions, and cultures.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; fluency in English required; additional languages welcome.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional purchasing team across Poland, Germany and Türkiye to drive performance and talent development.
• Develop and execute the EMEA purchasing strategy aligned with global objectives.
• Identify, drive and implement cost-saving initiatives across suppliers and processes.
• Conduct make-or-buy analyses to support strategic sourcing decisions.
• Lead supplier negotiations and manage key supplier relationships to meet targets.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage escalation of critical issues.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Controlling, Logistics, and others to optimize supply chain.
• Drive continuous improvement and supplier risk management for growth.

Skills

English fluent

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Communication & presentation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain

Job description

MAHLE seeks a senior leader to head Regional Purchasing for EMEA, Lifecycle and Mobility, based in Wroclaw. You will oversee Poland, Germany and Türkiye, drive the regional strategy, and lead negotiations with suppliers to meet cost, quality and delivery targets.

A strong track record in automotive procurement and strategic sourcing is essential. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage talent, and drive continuous improvement in supply chain performance.