Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or comparable qualification, ideally supplemented by a Master's degree or MBA., At least 7 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, with 5 years in a management role in the automotive industry., Proven success in developing global or regional raw materials strategies and managing supplier relationships., Fluent in business English, with proficiency in MS Office and knowledge of SAP..

Key responsibilities:

Lead and develop a team of regional commodity buyers in mechatronics.

Develop and execute procurement strategies focused on cost reduction and quality improvement.

Collaborate with technical teams on new product introduction programs to define product requirements.

Negotiate and secure agreements with suppliers, ensuring cost, quality, and delivery capabilities.

Job description

Company Description

We are the KOSTAL Group, a global, independent family-owned company based in Germany. We develop and manufacture technologically complex electronic and mechatronic products. We employ more than 20.000 people at 53 locations in 21 countries, offering flexible, knowledgeable and customer-focused service. The division KOSTAL Automotive Electrical Systems is responsible for the development, production and distribution of components, modules and systems for the electrical, electronic and mechatronic technology in car bodies.

Job Description

Lead and develop a team of regional commodity buyers in mechatronics
Develop and execute regional mechatronics procurement strategies focused on cost reduction, quality improvement and risk management in the supply chain
Collaborate with technical teams, engineers and program teams on new product introduction programs to define standard and custom product requirements
Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain, including the financial health of suppliers, capacity constraints and geopolitical issues, and develop contingency plans to ensure uninterrupted supply
Negotiate and secure cost, quality and delivery capabilities, including escalations, develop and maintain agreements with suppliers

Qualifications

Bachelor degree or comparable qualification with several years of professional experience, ideally supplemented by Master´s degree or MBA
At least 7 years of experience in the areas of procurement, supply chain management or materials management, with at least 5 years in a management position in the automotive industry
Proven success in developing and implementing global or regional raw materials strategies, as well as negotiating complex contracts and managing supplier relationships
Excellent leadership and team management skills with a proven track record of building and managing high-performance teams
Experience in a matrix organization in a global or regional environment
Fluent business English; knowledge of other languages (German, Spanish or Eastern European languages) an advantage
Proficiency in the MS Office package and knowledge of SAP

Required profile