Group Purchasing Manager – Tier 1 Automotive Supplier (Interiors / Plastics)
We are supporting a well-established Tier 1 automotive supplier with a strong footprint in interior systems in the search for a Group Purchasing Manager.
This is a senior purchasing leadership role with full responsibility for a multi-site organization, responsible for leading all Purchasing activities for the European business.
Role Overview
* Overall responsibility for strategic and operational purchasing across European sites:
* Direct leadership of a Purchasing team of 10 people
* Purchasing function reports directly to the Managing Directors
* Ownership of supplier strategy, cost optimization, sourcing decisions, and negotiations at group level
* Close collaboration with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Finance
Key Requirements
* Strong background in automotive purchasing, ideally within a Tier 1 supplier
* Proven experience in plastics / interiors
* Demonstrated multi-site / multi-plant purchasing responsibility
* Confident leader with experience managing and developing purchasing teams
* Strong negotiation skills and ability to operate at senior management level
Why This Role
* High visibility position with direct MD exposure
* Real influence on purchasing strategy and supplier landscape
* Stable yet growth-oriented Tier 1 environment
* International scope with meaningful leadership responsibility