Purchasing Operations Manager in KOSTAL Ukraine / KOSTAL Ukrayina

KOSTAL develops and manufactures technologically advanced electronic, mechatronic modules and connector systems for automotive industry. The Group has 47 locations world-wide in 22 countries on four continents with head quarter in Germany and a work-force of about 20 000 people.KOSTAL Ukraine is stable growing company with more than 15 years history on Ukrainian market. Today KOSTAL Ukraine is a direct supplier of automotive components for different famous manufactures like a Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Skoda, Seat, Ford, Tesla, Daimler, BMW, Renault and others.For further development we are looking experienced candidates to fill the position ofPurchasing Operations Manager.Roles and responsibilities:Managing the purchasing support teams: direct and indirect operational buying, vendor management and data analysis and the direct SCIP and purchasing quality teams. Direct reports: 3-4 team leaders, indirect reports: 18-27 employees.Manages the daily work of the whole Purchasing Operations organization in Ukraine in order to provide customer centric, cost effective and value-adding transactional purchasing support.Maintaining effective communication with KOSTAL HQ, KOSTAL Business Services (Budapest) and with the purchasing department of the KOSTAL Automobil Elektrik GmbH & Co. KG.Participation in the optimization of processes and costs, both within the framework of direct responsibilities and in related functions.Preparation of the department's budget and control of actual expenses in order to comply with the budget.Preparation of reporting documentation for the team.Planning and development of personnel in the team.Continuous Improvement (CI) of transactional purchasing processes and services.Cross functional cooperation with related organizations, especially with Accounts Payable and Finance teams.Reports to the KBS Head of PurchasingCandidate requirements:5+ years related experience in operational / transactional purchasing. Multinational environment and Automotive Sector preferred;Higher economic/commercial education;Native inUkrainian, fluent English (written and spoken), German is advantage;Advanced communication and stakeholder management skills;Hands-on attitude;Advanced management skills;Competence in working in interdisciplinary and international teams. Teamwork;Results-oriented, personal leadership and ownership for assigned tasks;Analytical and creative mindset to generate opportunities for continuous improvement;Flexibility. Willingness to work in a dynamic and multitask environment.Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint);Experience in SAP and S4/HANA preferred.We offer:Flexible working conditions with remote work possibility;Competitive salary and benefits;Continuous training process and exchange of experience within the company and with foreign colleagues;Financial and social support to employees in case of relocation.We offer an opportunity to work on market-defining products using the latest technologies.