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.