Purchasing Manager EMEA & APAC

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Luminator Technology Group is the preferred global provider of high quality transportation solutions.

Our products enhance operational efficiency, passenger counting accuracy, safety, route scheduling optimization, and maintenance detection. With technology deployed in over 50,000 railcars and 56,000 buses across 85 countries, Luminator is shaping the future of real-time decision-making in transit systems. ()

We are proud to employ the best people who are dedicated to the success of our customers and stakeholders.

We are seeking a Purchasing Manager EMEA & APAC who will lead the Operational Purchasing organization and ensure consistent execution of purchasing routines, supplier follow-up, inventory management, shortage mitigation, and order book management to secure material availability and support business objectives.

What you will do:

 

• Lead and develop and coach the Operational Purchasing team.
• Ensure timely and accurate purchase order execution.
• Drive supplier delivery performance and shortage resolution.
• Own inventory, supply continuity, and operational purchasing KPIs.
• Standardize purchasing processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as the primary escalation point for operational supply issues.
• Collaborate with Planning, SIOP, SBO, Logistics, Quality, Engineering, and Commodity Management.
• External Stakeholders: Vendors (locally, EMEA & Asia)

What we are looking for:

 

• University degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field
• Extensive experience in purchasing, supply chain, or procurement
• leadership roles.
• Proven leadership experience managing purchasing teams.
• Strong background in manufacturing environments.
• Experience working in international and matrix organizations.
• Demonstrated success in driving operational improvements and supply
• chain performance.
• Operational purchasing and procurement processes.
• Supply planning, inventory management, and ERP systems (preferably Infor LN).
• Supplier performance management.
• SIOP and material planning processes.
• Lean and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
• Languages: Fluent in Polish, English, (German would be an add on)

What’s there for you:

 

• Flexible working hours and hybrid options that let you shape your schedule to fit your life.
• Private medical care, life insurance and sports card.
• Access to online language school .
• Working in a multinational environment .
• Access to the full LinkedIn Learning portfolio.
• Regular team events and celebrations.

It looks like the next step in your career, doesn’t it?

Let’s discuss the details!

Apply now!

It is the policy of Luminator to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Luminator prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.

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It is the policy of Luminator to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Luminator prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.

The above described responsibilities and requirements are a general guide for the role you are applying for and are not all inclusive of the job requirements.

Luminator Technology Group does not accept staffing agency candidates for our postings.

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