Purchasing Manager (Steel & Aluminium)

Purchasing Manager (Steel & Aluminium)

Miejsce pracy: Gliwice

Your responsibilities

Global Commodity Strategy:

- Develop and implement commodity strategies for steel in line with business objectives

- Manage and optimise the assigned portfolio ensuring cost efficiency and value creation

- Monitor market trends (e.g. raw material indices, energy impacts, regulatory changes) to anticipate risks and opportunities

- Drive cost optimisation initiatives and deliver annual savings targets

- Prepare and present strategic updates on APV performance to senior management

- Track financial impact of sourcing decisions and ensure transparency in reporting

Supplier Management & Negotiations:

- Lead strategic negotiations with key global suppliers

- Manage high-value contracts and ensure alignment with legal, financial, and operational requirements

- Establish and maintain strong executive-level relationships with suppliers

Risk Management & Supply Security:

- Identify and mitigate risks impacting the APV, including capacity constraints, geopolitical factors, and logistics disruptions

- Ensure material availability and no production stops

- Develop dual sourcing and contingency strategies

Cross-functional Leadership:

- Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, finance, logistics, and quality teams

- Align sourcing decisions with financial targets and optimisation objectives

- Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects related to cost, innovation, and compliance

Sustainability & Compliance:

- Ensure alignment with environmental regulations and corporate sustainability targets (e.g. CO₂ footprint reduction)

- Oversee compliance with trade regulations, quotas, and safeguard measures in Europe

- Drive supplier engagement on decarbonisation and responsible sourcing

Team Leadership & Development:

- Lead, coach, and develop a team of commodity buyers across different locations

- Set performance objectives linked to APV management and cost performance

- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Our requirements

• English language proficiency (C1)
• Master’s degree in business administration, Law, Engineering, or a related field
• Min 5 years of experience in Purchasing
• Experience in Raw Material Purchasing (especially Steel & Aluminium)
• Proficiency in cost analysis
• Skills in negotiating contracts and prices
• Ability to manage supplier relationships
• Knowledge of automotive products and technologies will be an advantage
• Proactive, and results-driven
• Good Communication skills
• Ability to work in autonomy
• Analytical and synthesis skills
• SAP & Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint proficiency

What we offer

• Contract of employment
• Hybrid working model : 60% on site, 40% on remote
• Private healthcare coverage and life insurance
• Extra social benefits (holiday funds, school layette)
• Languages learning platform
• Integration events
• Opportunity to expand international experience and build global professional relations
• Enjoyable and comfortable working environment where we appreciate your commitment

Benefits

• remote work opportunities
• flexible working time
• corporate products and services at discounted prices
• integration events
• preferential loans
• parking space for employees
• extra social benefits
• holiday funds
• sharing the costs of holidays for kids
• charity initiatives
• family picnics
• Car leasing program

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation and disability. Diverse teams will allow us to better meet the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.

Stellantis Gliwice Sp. z o.o.

Stellantis is a leading global automaker and mobility provider that offers clean, connected, affordable and safe mobility solutions. Our Company’s strength lies in the breadth of our iconic brand portfolio, the diversity and passion of our people, and our deep roots in the communities in which we operate. Our ambitious electrification and software strategies and the creation of an innovative ecosystem of strategic, game-changing partnerships are driving our transformation to a sustainable mobility tech company.

The driving force behind us is the diverse and talented group of men and women around the world who bring their passion and experience to their work every day. And while we are a truly global organization, we remain deeply rooted in the communities in which we operate and where our colleagues live and work.

With industrial operations in nearly 30 countries, Stellantis could consistently exceed the evolving needs and expectations of consumers in more than 130 markets, while creating superior value for all stakeholders.

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