Strategic Buyer – EMEA Aftermarket & Mobility

MAHLE; Wrocław; On-site; PLN 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Co-financed private medical care

Multisport

Medicover Sport

Group insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

MAHLE is seeking a Purchasing Specialist for the EMEA Aftermarket, Lifecycle and Mobility group in Wroclaw, Poland. You will own key purchasing categories, develop category strategies, and drive cost-saving initiatives across suppliers while ensuring compliance and sustainability.

The role requires 3–5 years in purchasing, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and a degree in Business, Engineering, or SCM. Fluent English is essential and a relocation bonus may apply.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of purchasing experience in automotive/industrial sector.
• Proven supplier negotiations, cost optimization, and category management.
• Exposure to make-or-buy analysis, supplier benchmarking, and strategic sourcing.
• Strong analytical capabilities and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Fluency in English; additional EMEA languages are an advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, SCM, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of assigned purchasing categories within the EMEA Aftermarket region.
• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with regional and global sourcing objectives.
• Identify, negotiate, implement, and realize cost-saving opportunities across the supplier base.
• Conduct make-or-buy analyses and supplier benchmarking to support sourcing decisions.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to meet cost, quality, delivery, and sustainability targets.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Analyze market trends, risks, and opportunities related to categories.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams ensuring compliance with policies and sustainability standards.

Skills

Purchasing exp

Supplier negotiations

Cost optimization

Category mgmt

Make-or-buy

Supplier benchmarking

Strategic sourcing

Analytical skills

MS Office

SAP

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

MAHLE is seeking a Purchasing Specialist for the EMEA Aftermarket, Lifecycle and Mobility group in Wroclaw, Poland. You will own key purchasing categories, develop category strategies, and drive cost-saving initiatives across suppliers while ensuring compliance and sustainability.

The role requires 3–5 years in purchasing, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and a degree in Business, Engineering, or SCM. Fluent English is essential and a relocation bonus may apply.