Head of procurement

KNAUF INDUSTRIES; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in construction materials is seeking a Head of Procurement in Warsaw, Poland. The successful candidate will drive procurement strategy, ensuring alignment with sustainability goals, while managing a team of category managers. Candidates should have experience in procurement leadership, particularly in the manufacturing or automotive industry, along with a Bachelor’s or master's degree in a relevant field. A permanent employment contract offers opportunities for professional growth and contribution to sustainability initiatives.

Benefits

Permanent employment contract

Opportunities for professional growth

Dynamic and innovative work environment

Contribution to sustainability goals

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement leadership roles, preferably in manufacturing or automotive industry.
• Ability to drive procurement strategies while aligning with compliance and sustainability targets.
• Experience managing procurement-related aspects during ISO, IATF, and TISAX audits.

Responsibilities

• Drive procurement strategy ensuring compliance with sustainability goals.
• Deploy tools to improve procurement efficiency and accuracy.
• Oversee a team of category managers and manage key technical categories.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for operational excellence.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Compliance & Sustainability

Digital transformation in procurement

Stakeholder collaboration

Experience in Automotive business

Education

Bachelor's or master’s degree in supply chain, Procurement Management, Business Administration or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone.

As a group we are a global manufacturer of construction materials and our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Knauf Industries is a division of the Knauf Group, specialized in the design and manufacture of packaging products, insulation and technical parts. We are present in 8 countries, with 38 sites and around 2,000 employees. We are experts in foam molding, plastic injection, extrusion and thermoforming.

We serve the agri-food, automotive, industrial and building markets.

Our Corporate Social Responsibility policy is at the heart of our strategy, confirming our commitment to human values and sustainable development.

With shared visions and goals, we live and work at Knauf worldwide according to clear values: Menschlichkeit (humanity), partnership, commitment, and entrepreneurship. If these values resonate with you, this challenge may be of interest.

We are recruiting a Head of Procurement

Lead and optimize our procurement function within the Division, located in Warsaw, Poland.

We are interested in you as a person; your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you.

What you will be doing

• You will work in a dynamic environment and be responsible for driving the company’s procurement strategy, ensuring compliance with sustainability goals, and supporting business continuity.
• You will develop and deploy tools and systems to improve procurement efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness (Dashboards, legal templates, reporting tools etc.).
• You will collaborate with global and local stakeholders to achieve strategic and operational excellence.
• You will oversee a team of category managers, directly manage key technical categories, and lead the RFP process.

If you have experience in Automotive business and Compliance & Sustainability, this is an added advantage.

You will ensure procurement activities align with the company’s compliance and sustainability targets and manage procurement-related aspects during ISO, IATF and TISAX audits.

You have a Bachelor’s or master’s degree in supply chain, Procurement Management, Business Administration or a related field.

You have proven experience in procurement leadership roles, preferably in the manufacturing or automotive industry.

You have proficiency in procurement tools and systems, with a focus on driving digital transformation in procurement processes (you know how to use SAP).

We will provide

• A permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family business.
• A dynamic and innovative work environment within a global leader in plastic parts manufacturing.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A chance to contribute to the company’s sustainability and compliance goals.

What happens next

We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process, therefore, we are committed to responding to all applications within a few days.

To learn more about our business and culture: https://www.knauf-industries.com/en/

Knauf Industries is committed to fostering a non-discriminatory work environment that emphasizes diversity and inclusion.