Strategic Category Buyer, Plastic Components (Hybrid)

Aptiv; Kraków; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Well-Being Program

Hybrid work

Employee Pension Plan

Multisport card

Job summary

Aptiv is seeking a Category Buyer for Plastic Components in Kraków. You will develop and execute purchasing strategies for current and new parts, collaborating with Category Manager and cross-functional teams to meet SCM goals.

Responsibilities include negotiating agreements, leading RFQ events, and managing supplier performance. The role requires a Master’s degree and 3–5 years of purchasing experience, plus strong negotiation and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from commercial or/and technical university, preferred mechanical/chemical/technical background.
• 3-5 years of purchasing experience.
• Strong negotiation skills and excellent communication skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
• Highly motivated / capable of operating with minimal guidance.
• Strategic planning and execution.
• Good knowledge of MS Office.
• English speaking.

Responsibilities

• Negotiated commercial agreements with suppliers, driving year-over-year cost reductions and achieving sourcing objectives.
• Developed and managed supplier strategies, including supplier selection, rationalization, and long-term partnership planning.
• Led RFQ and sourcing activities for new and ongoing programs, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, and timing targets.
• Created, negotiated, and maintained framework agreements in compliance with SCM policies and procedures.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and onboard suppliers for new product development programs.
• Monitored supplier performance and quality metrics, partnering with Supplier Development teams to resolve issues and improve outcomes.
• Analyzed market trends, raw material costs, logistics, labor rates, and currency fluctuations to optimize procurement strategies and mitigate risks.
• Worked closely with global sourcing and category teams to build supplier bid lists, conduct competitive sourcing events, and support strategic procurement initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Strategic planning

MS Office

English language

Purchasing experience

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

Aptiv is seeking a Category Buyer for Plastic Components in Kraków. You will develop and execute purchasing strategies for current and new parts, collaborating with Category Manager and cross-functional teams to meet SCM goals.

Responsibilities include negotiating agreements, leading RFQ events, and managing supplier performance. The role requires a Master’s degree and 3–5 years of purchasing experience, plus strong negotiation and MS Office skills.