Global Procurement Strategy Lead

ZF Group; Częstochowa; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Private healthcare

Life insurance

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Job summary

ZF Group in Poland seeks a Purchasing – Procurement Strategy Expert (f/m/d) to lead global purchasing strategy development and execution. You will coordinate cross-functional efforts, address business needs with localization and market trends, and drive cost transparency to improve P&L while managing supplier relationships and governance as GPO.

The role emphasizes analytics, project leadership, and strong communication within cross-functional teams, with a hybrid work model and opportunities in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, IT, Supply Chain Management, Economics or related field.
• 3–5 years of advanced purchasing experience (technical/commodity purchasing, project management, or purchasing management).
• Basic understanding of business processes and ERP/workflow tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
• Clear communication and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of end-to-end purchasing strategy globally.
• Develop cross-functional strategies addressing business needs, including localisation and market/technology trends.
• Drive cost optimizations and transparency to support P&L improvement.
• Manage supplier relationships, organize events and sourcing conventions.
• Provide training and governance as Global Process Owner (GPO).
• Lead process/system improvement initiatives based on feedback and data analytics.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Analytical/problem solving

English fluency

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/IT/Supply Chain or Economics

Tools

ERP

Workflow tools

Job description

ZF Group in Poland seeks a Purchasing – Procurement Strategy Expert (f/m/d) to lead global purchasing strategy development and execution. You will coordinate cross-functional efforts, address business needs with localization and market trends, and drive cost transparency to improve P&L while managing supplier relationships and governance as GPO.

The role emphasizes analytics, project leadership, and strong communication within cross-functional teams, with a hybrid work model and opportunities in