Procurement Supervisor

Join an international, innovative manufacturing company as a Procurement Supervisor, where you will play a key role in developing procurement processes, managing supplier relationships, and leading a small team.

This position may be aligned with one of several procurement functions, including Strategic Procurement, Logistics Procurement, MRO & Technical Procurement, IT & Services Procurement, or Cost & Project Management.

• Lead, support, and develop the procurement team under your responsibility, setting priorities and assigning tasks.

• Develop and implement category procurement strategies within the designated area of responsibility.

• Coordinate the end-to-end procurement process, from supplier market analysis and RFQ/tender management through bid evaluation and contract negotiation.

• Lead commercial negotiations, including pricing, payment terms, delivery conditions, and other contractual agreements.

• Select, qualify, and evaluate suppliers on a regular basis, and coordinate corrective or improvement actions when necessary.

• Manage framework agreements, price lists, service contracts, and other procurement-related documentation.

• Support annual cost reduction and optimization targets by identifying and implementing savings opportunities.

• Monitor and report procurement KPIs, costs, savings, and supply-related risks.

• Mitigate procurement and supply chain risks by developing alternative sourcing strategies and supplier solutions.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Logistics, Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Finance, EHS, IT, and Legal.

• Support and coordinate procurement, localization, cost-saving, and continuous improvement projects.

• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, procedures, and audit requirements.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Minimum 4-5 years of relevant experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, cost management, or a related area.

• Experience in a team leadership, coordinator, or project management role.

• Strong practical knowledge of procurement processes, including RFQ/tender management, supplier evaluation, negotiations, contract management, and supplier relationship management.

• Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken.

• Strong proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, and experience working with ERP/SAP systems.

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

• Procurement experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the automotive, electronics, battery, chemical, or similar industries.

• Experience in a specialized procurement category such as MRO, Logistics, IT & Services, Strategic/Direct Procurement, or Cost Management.

• Proven track record in conducting complex negotiations with international suppliers.

• Experience in cost analysis, should-cost modeling, or cost-saving initiatives.

• Experience supporting greenfield projects, production line launches, ramp-up activities, or localization projects.

• Professional certifications in procurement, supply chain, or project management such as CIPS, CSCP, PMP, or Six Sigma.

• Knowledge of Hungarian and/or Chinese is considered an advantage.

• An international and fast-growing manufacturing environment.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

• Excellent professional development and learning opportunities.

• Stable, long-term career prospects.