Senior Product Line Purchasing Leader

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • Product

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Product Line Purchasing Leader at Aptiv, you will be responsible for aligning category strategies with the global product roadmap, acting as an interface with the Global Supply Organization, and managing supplier costs throughout all project phases. You will obtain quotes, define target prices, and ensure flawless program execution related to supplier topics. Additionally, you will identify new suppliers and technologies, drive Supply Chain Management (SCM) synergies, and ensure compliance with Aptiv's rules. The role involves coordination with various departments, global platform MCIP initiatives, and serving as the SCM point of contact for the global Radar platform. This position is based in Krakow, Poland.
Must have:
  • Master’s Degree from commercial or/and technical university
  • High level of interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of MS Office and SAP
  • Proficiency in English
  • Good negotiation and communication skills
Good to have:
  • 5+ years of automotive business experience in Purchasing/Engineering
  • Highly motivated and able to work with minimal guidance
  • Experience with large automotive suppliers
Perks:
  • Private health care and Life insurance
  • Well-Being Program (webinars, workshops, networking)
  • Access to sports groups and Multisport card
  • Hybrid work (min. 47 days/yr of remote work, flexible hours)
  • Employee Pension Plan

Job Details

At Aptiv, we envision a future with zero road injuries or fatalities. To help us get there, active safety plays a crucial role by preventing the accident altogether.

Aptiv's Next-Gen ADAS platform is the foundation for advanced active safety, and sophisticated radars provide the sensor input that make that foundation even more robust. 

Your Role

  • Early alignment of category strategies with the global product roadmap strategy
  • Act as interface into the Aptiv Global Supply Organization (GSM). 
  • Drive all supplier/material/service cost related activities throughout all project phases.
  • Obtain initial quotes from suppliers and interact closely with Aptiv Category Organization to get target cost established.
  • Support target price definition and supplier service level during project pursuit.
  • Coordinate with Site Departments members to ensure flawless program execution relative to supplier topics (e.g. Purch. Order, samples, PPAP, Design change, Launch).
  • Identify new suppliers and new technology for innovative products.
  • Identify measures to meet/exceed material cost assumptions within project.
  • Secure activities relative to supplies and suppliers in accordance with Aptiv GSM rules.
  • Assure compliance with local procedures and work instructions
  • Drive SCM synergies between regions and various OEMs for global Radar platform
  • Insure SCM category strategies for global Radar platform are understood by Global Product Organization and Global Engineering Services functions
  • Ensure execution of global Radar platform MCIP initiatives
  • Point of contact for SCM on the global Radar platform

Requirements

  • Master’s Degree from commercial or/and technical university
  • High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
  • Good knowledge of  MS Office, SAP
  • Proficiency in English
  • Good skills in negotiation and communication

Preferred

  • Min. 5 years automotive business experience in Purchasing and/or Engineering environment
  • Highly motivated / capable of operating with minimal guidance
  • Experience with large automotive supplier

Why join us?

  • You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
  • You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
  • You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

Your Benefits at Aptiv

  • Private health care (Signal Iduna) and Life insurance for you and your beloved ones
  • Well-Being Program that includes regular webinars, workshops, and networking events
  • Access to sports groups and Multisport card
  • Hybrid work (min. 47 days/yr of remote work, flexible working hours)
  • Employee Pension Plan paid by the employer (you get + 3,5% on each gross salary)

This position is based in Kraków.

Apply today, and together let’s change tomorrow!

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Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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About The Company

Aptiv is a global technology company that develops safer, greener and more connected solutions enabling the future of mobility. Headquartered in Dublin, Aptiv has approximately 180,000+ employees and operates 12 technical centers, as well as manufacturing sites and customer support centers in 44 countries. Visitaptiv.com.

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