Head of Regional Purchasing EMEA, Lifecycle and Mobility

MAHLE

Location: Wroclaw
Work arrangement: On-site
Job type: Full-time
Posted 3 days ago

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Key skills in this ad

Skills and tools

Procurement
Risk management

Experience

Minimum 10 years of experience
At least 5 years of experience

Languages

English

Qualifications

Bachelor’s
Master’s degree

About this role

Your Contribution

Lead the regional purchasing team across Poland, Germany and Türkiye, fostering collaboration, performance, and talent development.

Develop and execute the EMEA purchasing strategy in alignment with global objectives.

Take full ownership on identifying, driving, and implementing cost-saving initiatives across the supplier base and purchasing processes.

Conduct make-or-buy analyses and support strategic sourcing decisions that strengthen long-term competitiveness.

Build and manage strategic supplier relationships and lead contract negotiations to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.

Manage supplier performance, including recovery actions and escalation of critical supplier situations

Collaborate closely with Operations, Quality, Controlling, Logistics, and other cross-functional partners to optimize supply chain performance.

Drive continuous improvement, enhance supplier risk management, and support strategic projects contributing to business growth and profitability.

Workplace: Psary, near Wrocław

Your Experience & Qualifications

Minimum 10 years of experience in purchasing or supply chain management within a manufacturing, automotive, or aftermarket environment.

At least 5 years of experience leading teams in a regional, international, or multi-site environment.

Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record of leading complex supplier negotiations and delivering measurable cost improvements.

Experience making strategic sourcing decisions, including supplier selection, supplier development, and make-or-buy evaluations.

Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and build effective relationships across functions, regions, and cultures.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into informed business decisions.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage and influence senior stakeholders. Fluency in English is required; additional languages are welcome.

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.

Our Offering

Attractive salary package (incl. co-financed private medical care, Multisport, Medicover Sport, opportunity to join group insurance)

Free personal, legal and financial advisory service (Employee Assistance Program)

Becoming a member of a fast-growing team in an innovative company with stable market position

Possibility to work for a well-known brand, a leader in Automotive industry whose products are highly recognized worldwide

Relocation bonus for candidates who are based more than 100 km from Psary

Online foreign language courses

Referral bonus program

Flexible work schedule and possible working from home solution (home office)

We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with personal & career development opportunities.

We encourage you to apply if it feels like a good fit for you or to review our other openings. You may just be the right candidate for this or other role.

After inviting you to the recruitment process, the next step will typically be a screening call followed by video or personal interview(s).

For more information about MAHLE and what a career with us looks like for you, click here and to learn more about our foundation owned technology group click here .

TeamMAHLE is diverse – and we see that as a great advantage! We welcome applications with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and identities.

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