Site Purchasing Coordinator
GoodWill Recruitment, s.r.o.
Place of work
Košice I, Košice, Slovakia (Job with occasional home office)
Košice I, Košice, Slovakia (Job with occasional home office)
Contract type
full-time
full-time
Wage (gross)
2 500 EUR/monthFinal salary depends on experience and seniority of candidates
2 500 EUR/monthFinal salary depends on experience and seniority of candidates
Information about the position
Job description, responsibilities and duties
We are looking for an experienced Purchasing leader who will take ownership of the plant purchasing function, supplier management, and procurement team leadership. This role combines strategic decision-making, operational excellence, cost optimization, and supplier quality management in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Your main mission
- Ensure efficient purchasing operations supporting production and new product development
- Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team
- Drive cost optimization and supplier performance improvements
- Act as the key escalation point for supplier quality and delivery issues
- Contribute to purchasing strategy and MAKE-or-BUY decisions
What you will be responsible for
- Managing purchasing processes, budgets, and procurement activities within the plant
- Coordinating material purchasing for production and new projects
- Leading supplier escalations and resolving quality-related issues
- Collaborating closely with production, quality, engineering, and other internal stakeholders
- Representing Purchasing during customer and IATF audits
- Identifying and implementing cost-saving initiatives
- Supporting purchasing KPIs and operational performance targets
- Approving contracts and purchase orders according to company authorization rules
Key performance indicators
- Purchasing Performance (PPI)
- Cost Recovery
- Quality Claims
Employee perks, benefits
- Finance bonuses
- Flexible working hours
- Learning and development opportunities
- Social program
Company on whose behalf the position is being filled
Automotive industry, manufacture of transport equipment
Global automotive technology leader where innovation, modern production, and career growth come together in a dynamic international environment.
Global automotive technology leader where innovation, modern production, and career growth come together in a dynamic international environment.
Requirements for the employee
Candidates with education suit the position
University education (Bachelor's degree)
University education (Master's degree)
University education (Master's degree)
Language skills
English - Upper intermediate (B2)
Personality requirements and skills
What we are looking for
- Minimum 7 years of experience in Procurement / Supply Chain / Logistics
- Previous leadership experience managing teams
- Strong decision-making skills and ability to work under pressure
- Ability to build effective relationships across teams and suppliers
- Flexibility and ability to adapt in a dynamic environment
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Advanced English – written and spoken
- Willingness to travel when required
- Strategic and analytical mindset
- Strong ownership and accountability
- Ability to lead and develop people
- Resilience and problem-solving approach
Advertiser
Brief description of the company
Sme GoodWill Recruitment - Vaši kariérni inovátori. Ak chcete zmenu a máte chuť napredovať, pozrieme sa s vami na to, aké možnosti máte vo svojom segmente a zistíme, akú výzvu vám vieme ponúknuť. Vyhľadávame špecialistov v oblasti výroby, vývoja, logistiky, elektrotechniky, informačných technológií, financií či ľudských zdrojov. Môžeme sľúbiť osobný prístup, férovosť a čestnosť. Sme Goodwill Recruitment - spájame správnych ľudí so správnymi firmami.
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Contact
ID: 5311564
Dátum zverejnenia: 24.6.2026
2026-06-24
lokalita: Košice Pozícia: Buying Agent, Purchasing Manager Spoločnosť: GoodWill Recruitment, s.r.o.
Základná zložka mzdy (brutto): 2 500 EUR/month