Purchasing Program Leader

Aptiv; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (min. 47 days/yr remote)

Private health care (Signal Iduna)

Employee Pension Plan paid by the boss

Multisport card

Job summary

Aptiv is seeking a proactive Purchasing Program Leader to join our Product Line Purchasing SCM organization in Kraków. You will own end-to-end purchasing across customer pursuits and programs, guiding from quotation through development, launch and the full lifecycle with cross-functional teams worldwide.

You will lead supplier RFQs, drive cost competitiveness, manage material costs across the BOM, and partner with Engineering, Program Management and suppliers to meet program objectives and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Economics or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering or Program Management, preferably within automotive or electronics.
• Strong owner mindset with end-to-end accountability.
• Proactive and self-driven, anticipating risks and opportunities.
• Strong commercial and analytical mindset with knowledge of material cost and profitability.
• Ability to influence cross-functional and international teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead SCM activities for new pursuits and customer programs
• Own purchasing and material cost activities across the complete BOM
• Drive supplier RFQs, sourcing decisions and cost competitiveness
• Work with Engineering, Category Purchasing, Program Management and suppliers to meet objectives
• Identify risks and opportunities early and drive resolution
• Support program profitability through material cost optimization
• Ensure sourcing strategies align with timing, technology requirements and business objectives
• Drive cross-functional alignment and closure of SCM topics

Skills

Owner mindset

End-to-end accountability

Proactive attitude

Commercial mindset

Analytical mindset

Communication & negotiation

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Economics or related field

Job description

Your Role

We are looking for a proactive, business-minded Purchasing Program Leader with a strong owner mindset to join our Product Line Purchasing Supply Chain Management organization.

In this role, you will take end-to-end ownership of purchasing activities across customer pursuits and programs, from early quotation and sourcing through development, launch and the full program lifecycle.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead SCM activities for new pursuits and customer programs

• Own purchasing and material cost activities across the complete BOM

• Drive supplier RFQs, sourcing decisions and cost competitiveness

• Work closely with Engineering, Category Purchasing, Program Management and suppliers to achieve program objectives

• Identify risks and opportunities early and proactively drive them to resolution

• Support program profitability through material cost optimization and productivity actions

• Ensure sourcing strategies support program timing, technology requirements and business objectives

• Drive cross-functional alignment and ensure key SCM topics and decisions are followed through to closure

Your Background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Economics or a related field

• 5+ years of relevant experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering or Program Management, preferably within automotive or electronics

• Strong owner mindset, with the ability to take end-to-end accountability and drive topics to completion

• Proactive and self-driven approach, anticipating risks and opportunities rather than waiting for direction or escalation

• Strong commercial and analytical mindset, with a good understanding of material cost, sourcing and program profitability

• Ability to work independently while effectively influencing and coordinating cross-functional and international teams

• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills

• Fluent English

Why Join Aptiv

You grow at Aptiv.

Aptiv's winning culture is global by design. We bring together diverse perspectives, cultures, and business contexts to solve our customers' toughest challenges. In this environment, every individual can grow, lead, and make an impact, regardless of background, because inclusion fuels how we innovate and win.

You make an impact at Aptiv.

One of the strengths of humanity is our drive to progress, to improve, to achieve more tomorrow than we did yesterday. People need solutions they can trust when it matters most. At Aptiv, you are building those solutions every day.

You have support at Aptiv.

We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family, your physical health, and your mental health with a competitive benefits package.

Your Benefits at Aptiv:

• Private health care (Signal Iduna) and Life insurance for you and your beloved ones

• Well-Being Program that includes regular webinars, workshops, and networking events

• Hybrid work (min. 47 days/yr of remote work, flexible working hours)

• Employee Pension Plan paid by the employer (you get + 3,5% on each gross salary.

• Access to sports groups and Multisport card

Meet the Next Generation Aptiv

At Aptiv, we deliver innovative solutions that people trust when it matters most.

Progress is never static. It is about reaching further, exploring new possibilities, and enabling mobility. Aptiv empowers customers to create solutions people rely on—advancing safety and autonomy in Automotive and Commercial Vehicles, enabling mission-critical performance in Aerospace & Defense, and powering intelligent systems across Energy, Enterprise, and Telecommunications. We also drive precision and efficiency in Industrials & Robotics and support life-critical innovation in Medical technologies.

Guided by our winning culture and values to Think & Act Like Owners, as One Team, and Play to Win, we turn commitment into results and achieve more together.

Join Us to Deliver Innovative Solutions That People Trust!

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