Strategic Purchasing Program Lead - Hybrid/Remote

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

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