Job Description
Manpower is recruiting on behalf of a well‑established and innovative European automotive supplier specializing in high‑tech polyurethane foam and EPP components for seating and interior applications. The company supplies almost all major automotive brands and operates multiple sites across Europe, offering a stable international environment with a strong focus on innovation, quality, and sustainability.To strengthen the European Corporate Purchasing organization, we are looking for an experienced purchasing professional with Europe‑wide responsibility for direct and indirect purchasing categories.Key Responsibilities:Development and implementation of purchasing strategies within the assigned responsibility areasPreparation and execution of price and contract negotiations, including individual and framework agreementsScouting, selection, and qualification of new suppliers in close collaboration with Operational PurchasingIdentification, negotiation, and realization of cost‑saving oppor...