Global Materials Functional Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Social Fund

Hybrid work

Pension Plan

Private health care

Job summary

Versigent, spun out of Aptiv, seeks a Global Materials Leader to steer strategy and CAPEX consolidation across regions. You will build capabilities, scale the organization, and mentor a multinational team of materials engineers while aligning with engineering, product, operations, and IT to embed materials tools in processes.

Requirements include an Engineering degree, 5+ years of managerial experience, fluent English (German a plus), and mobility for global responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required.
• 5+ years of experience as a manager.
• Fluent English; German would be an asset.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Mobility and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Act as global lead for materials strategy across regions and teams.
• Consolidate CAPEX investments related to materials.
• Manage global materials budget aligned with organizational needs.
• Oversee development of global materials capabilities and competencies.
• Build and scale the organization with hiring and development plans.
• Mentor a global team of materials engineers and ensure high-quality services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, product, operations, and IT.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Global collaboration

Fluent English

Mobility

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

YOUR ROLE

• Acting as the global lead for Materials, ensuring strategy is implemented and adopted across all regions and teams
• Leading CAPEX investment consolidation related to materials
• Managing and adjusting the global materials budget in line with organizational needs
• Overseeing development of global materials capabilities and competencies, ensuring efficient resource utilization
• Building and scaling the organization (hiring, structuring, and developing teams aligned with growth plans)
• Managing and mentoring a global team of materials engineers
• Ensuring high-quality materials engineering services aligned with business requirements
• Supporting global footprint planning initiatives
• Setting and tracking annual objectives for the Global Materials Team within a matrix organization
• Maintaining and continuously improving the Materials Handbook
• Coordinating and collaborating across all regions and cross-functional teams (including Cordset)
• Identifying and developing strategic opportunities for collaboration within Versigent to drive synergies
• Building partnerships with external organizations (e.g., universities, software and hardware vendors)
• Developing and managing a strategic vendor portfolio
• negotiating material management tool packages
• Driving the adoption of innovative material management concepts and tools
• Fostering collaboration across global teams to share best practices and insights
• Leading the long-term development and vision for materials expertise within the organization
• Acting as the main point of contact for all material management initiatives, ensuring alignment across departments and regions
• Preparing reports and presentations for senior leadership with key insights and recommendations
• Collaborating closely with engineering, product development, operations, and IT to integrate materials tools into processes
• Driving initiatives to improve materials competencies while reducing development costs
• Ensuring compliance with Versigent standards and applicable quality management system requirements
• Managing, evaluating and developing team members within a matrix organization
• Promoting a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and professional development
• Ensuring timely execution of tasks in line with the quality standards of Versigent and the Technical Center in Kraków

YOUR BACKGROUND

• Engineering degree
• 5 year experience as a manager
• automotive industry background would be an asset
• Very good Microsoft Office skills
• Fluent English, German would be an asset
• Mobility

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.

YOUR BENEFITS AT VERSIGENT

• Social Fund (vacation allowance, holiday allowance, MyBenefit, Multisport card)
• Hybrid work (47 days/yr of remote work, flexible working hours)
• Employee Pension Plan paid by the employer and Employee Capital Plan
• Private health care (Signal Iduna) and Life insurance for you and your beloved ones

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 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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