Manager/Senior Manager - Indirect Purchasing Europe

Pracodawca:

Opis stanowiska:

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 cost‑reduction strategies, analyzing market dynamics, and optimizing purchasing processes.

Zadania:

• 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.

Wymagania:

• Proficiency in both Polish and English is required.

• Bachelor’s 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 problem‑solving 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 fast‑paced and dynamic environment.

Work Environment / Conditions

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong multitasking and prioritization skills.

• Self‑motivated, 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.

Oferujemy:

• 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).

• Co‑funding for the Benefit Multisport card.

• Employee Pension Program (PPE after 12 months).

• Contribution towards the purchase of glasses or contact lenses.

• Employer‑sponsored access to the Multi.Life application.

• A wide selection of internal training and mentoring programs.

• HR open-door policy.

• Friendly and supportive work environment.

• Integration and team‑building 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 Bielsko‑Biała.

• 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!

O pracodawcy:

W dogodnej lokalizacji, w centrum Bielska-Białej, funkcjonuje Globalne Centrum Usług Biznesowych, które wspiera procesy administracyjne, w tym finanse, księgowość, HR, IT oraz IA, na rzecz spółek zlokalizowanych na całym świecie.

Firma poszukuje zarówno ambitnych absolwentów, rozpoczynających swoją karierę zawodową, jak i doświadczonych profesjonalistów w swojej dziedzinie, którzy pragną wesprzeć zespół swoim doświadczeniem oraz zdobyć nowe umiejętności.