Global Auto Program Purchasing Lead - Flawless Launch & Cost

Aptiv PLC; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Private health care

Life insurance

Well-Being Program

Employee Pension Plan

Multisport card

Job summary

Aptiv is seeking an experienced SCM professional in Kraków to lead and support strategic procurement activities for automotive programs. You will coordinate supplier assessments, manage BOM costs, and drive flawless launches while collaborating with global category teams and product lines.

The role requires strong English, finance acumen, and a proactive approach to improving material performance. Hybrid work and international travel are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or similar qualification.
• Min. 5 years automotive business experience in Purchasing, Program Management and/or Advanced Quality Planning.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships with ethics and integrity, and experience in working “up front” with suppliers to ensure superior material performance.
• Proficiency in business finance to support business decisions.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and presentation & good negotiation skills + problem solving skills.
• Interested in understanding technical challenges and eager to learn.
• Excellent computer skills with MS Office programs.
• Strong proficiency in English.
• Ability to work and communicate with different cultures.
• Willingness to Travel.

Responsibilities

• Drive or support all assigned SCM activities to meet regional revenue and targets.
• Assure on-going operational excellence of purchased material in product lines and life cycle.
• Drive supplier assessment and development aligned with category strategies.
• Execute Purchasing Program Management to achieve flawless launches and BOM cost targets.
• Lead Early Sourcing Plan and Flawless Launch Plan execution.
• Track deliverables and escalate cost gaps or timing misses to SCM leadership.
• Serve as the central SCM contact for Direct Materials in the product line.
• Support Cost Improvement Programs and benchmark against category strategies.

Skills

English proficiency

MS Office

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural communication

Travel willingness

Education

Engineering degree

Industrial engineering degree

Business administration degree

Job description

Aptiv is seeking an experienced SCM professional in Kraków to lead and support strategic procurement activities for automotive programs. You will coordinate supplier assessments, manage BOM costs, and drive flawless launches while collaborating with global category teams and product lines.

The role requires strong English, finance acumen, and a proactive approach to improving material performance. Hybrid work and international travel are part of the package.