BOARDLINK Executive Consultants International GmbH is looking for a Head of Purchasing Europe (f/m/d) to provide strategic leadership for all European purchasing activities. You will shape and execute sourcing strategies for tooling, mould products, and the Aftermarket segment to enhance profitability.
What You'll Do
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for all European purchasing activities.
- Build and lead cross-functional procurement teams in Germany, Slovakia, and a new team being set up in Portugal.
- Identify, qualify, and develop suppliers with a focus on tooling and moulding, particularly in Portugal and Turkey.
- Support implementation of G-local and L-Local sourcing strategies.
- Lead complex supplier negotiations, audits, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Develop and execute Low-Cost Country (LCC) sourcing strategies, with an emphasis on supplier consolidation.
- Manage and coordinate sourcing projects across multiple international sites.
- Present purchasing strategies and results to the executive leadership team and key stakeholders.
- Ensure strict confidentiality regarding strategic initiatives, particularly concerning supplier and market developments.
What We're Looking For
- Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 5–7 years of leadership experience in strategic procurement, ideally within the automotive and/or Aftermarket sector.
- In-depth knowledge of tooling/mould procurement and industrial sourcing.
- Proven expertise in international purchasing processes, ideally within LCC environments such as Portugal, Turkey, Eastern Europe.
- Fluency in Portuguese is mandatory.
- Very good command of English or German.
- Strong leadership capabilities, including team-building across multiple countries and remote team management.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Willingness to travel internationally.
- Proficient in MS Office and SAP R3.
Technical Stack
- MS Office
- SAP R3
Team & Environment
You will lead cross-functional procurement teams based in Germany and Slovakia, while building and managing a new team in Portugal. You will report directly to the executive leadership team.
Work Mode
This is a local-country position based in Europe.
