This tier 1 automotive supplier, with over 2000 employees is looking for a Director of Purchasing to join their team in Germany. With production sites in Europe, Asia and the Americas, you will be joining a multicultural work environment, offering constant opportunity for personal development. Offering a flexible hybrid work setting, prioritising a healthy work-life balance, alongside the opportunity to travel.
This position offer significant autonomy and so would be suited to an open-minded, results and solution oriented individual. This international company is going through an exciting period of growth, meaning it is the perfect time to join and be a part of a world class procurement team.
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Key Responsibilities:
Technical and disciplinary management of the strategic and operational purchasing department
Creating, developing and maintaining global sourcing strategies
Work cross-functionally to identify and onboard new suppliers to the company's network
Work closely with internal stakeholders
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Key Qualifications:
Several years professional experience in a management position in the purchasing area
8+ years' experience in an international procurement setting, desirably with experience in the automotive sector, or purchasing metals, castings, aggregate or pumps
Excellent negotiation and communication skills, professional fluency in English. Germany is beneficial but not essential
Education in engineering or technical field
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