Develop and execute procurement and supply chain
strategies to optimize cost and supplier performance.
Lead contract negotiations, supplier selection, and
long-term commercial agreements to ensure competitive pricing and
high-quality supply.
Build and manage a strong supplier network,
including evaluation, onboarding, performance monitoring, and risk
mitigation plans.
Drive cost reduction initiatives through cost breakdown
analysis, market intelligence, and supplier development programs.
Oversee procurement planning, purchase execution,
and compliance with corporate governance, audit requirements, and ERP
workflows.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Production,
Engineering, Finance, and Logistics to align procurement and supply chain decisions
with operational and project needs.
Provide leadership for the end-to-end Supply Chain
Management function to ensure operational efficiency.
Lead digitalization and process improvement initiatives
within procurement and supply chain operations.

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Supply Chain
Management, Industrial Engineering, or related fields.
10–15 years of Procurement experience, preferably in
Automotive or OEM manufacturing environments.
Strong track record in strategic sourcing, contract
management, supplier negotiation, and cost-optimization projects.
Solid understanding of import–export regulations,
Incoterms, supply chain risk management, and supplier compliance.
Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or
similar) and data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Excel
advanced).
Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and
communication skills in a cross-functional setting.
Fluent in English (both spoken and written).

Purchasing Director

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