Strategic Category Buyer - Connection Systems

Aptiv; Kraków; On-site; PLN 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Life insurance

Well-Being Program

Hybrid work

Pension plan

Multisport card

Job summary

Aptiv Kraków is seeking a Category Buyer for Connection Systems to implement and execute a purchasing strategy across current and new parts. You will manage the portfolio with support from the Category Manager to achieve SCM objectives.

The role requires 3–5 years of purchasing experience, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams in a fast-growing global environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in commercial or technical field is required.
• 3–5 years of purchasing experience.
• Strong negotiation and excellent communication skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Highly motivated and able to operate with minimal guidance.
• Strategic planning and execution with procurement focus.
• Proficient in MS Office; English speaking ability required.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate commercial agreements with suppliers, driving year-over-year cost reductions.
• Develop and manage supplier strategies, including selection, rationalization, and partnerships.
• Lead RFQ and sourcing activities for programs, aligning with cost, quality and timing targets.
• Create, negotiate, and maintain framework agreements in line with SCM policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to onboard suppliers for new product development.
• Monitor supplier performance and quality metrics with Supplier Development teams to resolve issues.
• Analyze market trends, raw material costs, logistics, labor rates, and currency fluctuations to optimize strategies.
• Work with global sourcing and category teams to build supplier bid lists and support strategic procurement initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Strategic planning

Education

Master’s degree (commercial/technical)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Aptiv Kraków is seeking a Category Buyer for Connection Systems to implement and execute a purchasing strategy across current and new parts. You will manage the portfolio with support from the Category Manager to achieve SCM objectives.

The role requires 3–5 years of purchasing experience, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams in a fast-growing global environment.