ManagerSenior Manager Indirect Purchasing Europe
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Job Location:
Bielsko-Biala - Poland
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description:
Cooper Standard Automotive is seeking an experienced Senior Indirect Purchasing Manager to lead indirect procurement activities for the Corporate Sealing Industrial Specialty Group and/or Fuel & Brake and Fluid Transfer divisions. The selected candidate will manage a team of buyers across the European region and collaborate closely with key business stakeholders. The role involves driving costreduction strategies analyzing market dynamics and optimizing purchasing processes.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead mentor and develop a team in executing global and regional commodity strategies while ensuring effective cross-functional collaboration.
- Analyze market dynamics and commodity trends including raw materials to ensure cost competitiveness and assess global impacts.
- Increase the use of catalogs for repetitive purchase orders.
- Drive cost savings through the implementation of eAuctions.
- Ensure effective sourcing and timely delivery of goods and services.
- Manage the supply base according to business requirements cost expectations and contractual obligations.
- Conduct supplier business reviews to strengthen long-term strategic partnerships and foster continuous improvement.
- Address critical supply chain issues and maintain strong supplier relationships.
- Foster a performance-driven team culture providing coaching and development opportunities.
- Utilize key technologies such as SAP BI Analytics Coupa and Microsoft Office.
- Promote diversity and inclusion within the supply base and team environment.
- Develop and implement sustainable sourcing practices.
- Build a vision of a competitive supplier base and execute this vision while ensuring suppliers meet required standards in cost quality delivery technology and customer service.
- Responsible for coordination and oversight of purchasing activities related to natural gas and electricity across EU locations including supplier manageent contract negotiations pricing mechanisms and cooperation with Finance and local operations.
Education and Qualifications
- Proficiency in both Polish and English is required.
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field; MBA preferred.
- Strong experience in the automotive industry is highly desirable.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in operations quality purchasing or global supplier development.
- At least 5 years of supervisory experience preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in leading teams through negotiations and strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to address complex challenges.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong stakeholder engagement capabilities.
- Proven ability to succeed in a fastpaced and dynamic environment.
Work Environment / Conditions
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong multitasking and prioritization skills.
- Selfmotivated with high integrity and professionalism.
- Exceptional oral and written communication abilities.
- Professional representation of Cooper Standard Automotive.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with operations finance legal and executive leadership.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
We Offer
- A wide range of benefits from the Company Social Benefits Fund.
- Private medical care sponsored by the employer.
- Company car or car allowance.
- Preferential terms for accident insurance (NNW).
- Cofunding for the Benefit Multisport card.
- Employee Pension Program (PPE after 12 months).
- Contribution towards the purchase of glasses or contact lenses.
- Employersponsored access to the application.
- A wide selection of internal training and mentoring programs.
- HR open-door policy.
- Friendly and supportive work environment.
- Integration and teambuilding initiatives.
- Flexible hybrid working model (one day per week in the office).
- Private parking spaces in the city center.
- Employee discounts at the Sfera Shopping Center in BielskoBiała.
- Modern offices located in the city center with mountain views.
- Relaxation area and unlimited delicious coffee.
Interested
Please apply and attach the English version of your resume.
We look forward to learning more about your experience!
Position Type:
RegularAdditional Locations:
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Remote Status:
HybridRequired Experience:
Senior Manager
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About Company
OUR INNOVATION. YOUR ADVANTAGE. Cooper Standard is a leading materials science and manufacturing expert headquartered in Northville, Mich. USA. We operate in 21 countries and with a global team of 25,000 employees. We develop materials, systems and components for a wide range of diver ... View more
