Head of Regional Purchasing EMEA, Lifecycle and Mobility

MAHLE; Województwo dolnośląskie; Híbrido; PLN 529.000 - 794.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Private medical care

Multisport

Medicover Sport

Group insurance

Employee assistance program

Relocation bonus

Home office

Descripción de la vacante

MAHLE is seeking a seasoned Head of Purchasing to lead the regional team across Poland, Germany and Türkiye, driving supplier performance and cost optimization. You will shape the EMEA strategy in line with global objectives and own complex negotiations to secure value and continuity.

You will collaborate with Operations, Quality and Finance to deliver end-to-end supply chain improvements, mentor leaders, and champion a high-performance culture while leveraging a flexible work arrangement.

Formación

• Minimum 10 years of experience in purchasing or supply chain management within manufacturing, automotive, or aftermarket.
• At least 5 years leading teams in regional, international, or multi-site environments.
• Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record of leading complex supplier negotiations and delivering measurable cost improvements.
• Experience making strategic sourcing decisions, including supplier selection, supplier development, and make-or-buy evaluations.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and build effective relationships across functions, regions, and cultures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into informed business decisions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the confidence to engage and influence senior stakeholders. Fluency in English is required; additional languages are welcome.
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the regional purchasing team across Poland, Germany and Türkiye, fostering collaboration, performance, and talent development.
• Develop and execute the EMEA purchasing strategy in alignment with global objectives.
• Identify, drive, and implement cost-saving initiatives across the supplier base and purchasing processes.
• Conduct make-or-buy analyses and support strategic sourcing decisions that strengthen long-term competitiveness.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships and lead contract negotiations to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Manage supplier performance, including recovery actions and escalation of critical supplier situations.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Controlling, Logistics, and other cross-functional partners to optimize supply chain performance.
• Drive continuous improvement, enhance supplier risk management, and support strategic projects contributing to business growth and profitability.

Conocimientos

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Fluency in English

Stakeholder management

Strategic sourcing

Make-or-buy analysis

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's in Business/Engineering/Supply Chain

Descripción del empleo

• Lead the regional purchasing team across Poland, Germany and Türkiye, fostering collaboration, performance, and talent development.
• Develop and execute the EMEA purchasing strategy in alignment with global objectives.
• Take full ownership on identifying, driving, and implementing cost-saving initiatives across the supplier base and purchasing processes.
• Conduct make-or-buy analyses and support strategic sourcing decisions that strengthen long-term competitiveness.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships and lead contract negotiations to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Manage supplier performance, including recovery actions and escalation of critical supplier situations
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Quality, Controlling, Logistics, and other cross-functional partners to optimize supply chain performance.
• Drive continuous improvement, enhance supplier risk management, and support strategic projects contributing to business growth and profitability.

Your Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in purchasing or supply chain management within a manufacturing, automotive, or aftermarket environment.
• At least 5 years of experience leading teams in a regional, international, or multi-site environment.
• Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record of leading complex supplier negotiations and delivering measurable cost improvements.
• Experience making strategic sourcing decisions, including supplier selection, supplier development, and make-or-buy evaluations.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and build effective relationships across functions, regions, and cultures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into informed business decisions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage and influence senior stakeholders. Fluency in English is required; additional languages are welcome.
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
• Attractive salary package (incl. co-financed private medical care, Multisport, Medicover Sport, opportunity to join group insurance)
• Free personal, legal and financial advisory service (Employee Assistance Program)
• Becoming a member of a fast-growing team in an innovative company with stable market position
• Possibility to work for a well-known brand, a leader in Automotive industry whose products are highly recognized worldwide
• Relocation bonus for candidates who are based more than 100 km from Psary
• Flexible work schedule and possible working from home solution (home office)

We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with personal & career development opportunities.

After inviting you to the recruitment process, the next step will typically be a screening call followed by video or personal interview(s).

#TeamMAHLE is diverse - and we see that as a great advantage! We welcome applications with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and identities.