Head of Regional Purchasing EMEA, Lifecycle and Mobility

MAHLE; Wrocław; Hybrid; PLN 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Multisport

Medicover Sport

Group insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

MAHLE seeks a senior leader to head Regional Purchasing for EMEA, Lifecycle and Mobility, based in Wroclaw. You will oversee Poland, Germany and Türkiye, drive the regional strategy, and lead negotiations with suppliers to meet cost, quality and delivery targets.

A strong track record in automotive procurement and strategic sourcing is essential. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage talent, and drive continuous improvement in supply chain performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in purchasing or supply chain management within manufacturing, automotive, or aftermarket environments.
• At least 5 years of experience leading regional/international/multi-site teams.
• Strong commercial acumen with proven supplier negotiations and cost improvements.
• Experience in strategic sourcing decisions: supplier selection, development, make-or-buy evaluations.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder networks across functions, regions, and cultures.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; fluency in English required; additional languages welcome.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional purchasing team across Poland, Germany and Türkiye to drive performance and talent development.
• Develop and execute the EMEA purchasing strategy aligned with global objectives.
• Identify, drive and implement cost-saving initiatives across suppliers and processes.
• Conduct make-or-buy analyses to support strategic sourcing decisions.
• Lead supplier negotiations and manage key supplier relationships to meet targets.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage escalation of critical issues.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Controlling, Logistics, and others to optimize supply chain.
• Drive continuous improvement and supplier risk management for growth.

Skills

English fluent

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Communication & presentation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain

Job description

Head of Regional Purchasing EMEA, Lifecycle and Mobility

Together, we move the world—we’ve been doing it for over 100 years. At MAHLE, as a leading international development partner and systems supplier to the automotive industry, we pursue the objective of making mobility more efficient, more environmentally friendly, more convenient, and more economical. As part of our dual strategy, we are working both on the intelligent combustion engine for the use of hydrogen and other nonfossil fuels and on technologies for fuel cells and e-mobility.
MAHLE generated sales of €11.3 billion in 2025. Employing just under 65,000 people at 127 production locations and 11 technology centers, the company is represented in 28 countries. (as at: 12/31/2025). Join our MAHLE team! #weshapefuturemobility

Your Contribution

• 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.

#TeamMAHLE is diverse – and we see that as a great advantage! We welcome applications with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and identities.
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Facts about the job

Entry level: Management

Part- / Full-time: Full Time

Functional area: Purchasing

Department: BU3 Lifecycle and Mobility

Location: Wroclaw, PL

Company:

Closing date for applications

Your future at MAHLE

As a team player and someone who thinks ahead, you can deploy all your skills with us. In cooperation with colleagues from different countries and areas, you contribute in designing the mobility of the future. When selecting MAHLE, you choose trend‑setting technologies and strategies. Are you interested …? Then MAHLE is the right address for you.