Procurement & Pre Production Leader

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🔥 1 hour ago

🇲🇦 Morocco – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🛒 Procurement

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KOSTAL Group

10,000+ employees

Founded 1912

🚘 Automotive

🏭 Manufacturing

⚡ Energy

Automotive • Manufacturing • Energy

KOSTAL Group is a global, independent family-owned company based in Germany that develops and manufactures technologically complex electronic and mechatronic products. With approximately 20,000 employees across 46 locations in 21 countries, KOSTAL Group focuses on providing flexible, knowledgeable, and customer-oriented services. The company is organized into several business divisions, including Automotive Electrical Systems, which produces components and systems for car bodies; Industrial Electronics, which develops products for renewable energy; Connectors, which manufactures connector systems for automotive and industrial uses; and Test Technology (SOMA), which creates test and automation systems for various industries.

📋 Description

• Lead and coordinate procurement, production planning, logistics, and supply coordination activities • Manage and develop supplier relationships, including supplier coordination and negotiation • Oversee the planning and coordination of the full order cycle, from supplier requirements through to production and customer delivery • Monitor and optimize inventory levels to ensure material availability while controlling stock and logistics costs • Ensure accurate monitoring of stock levels, quantities, quality, delivery times, transportation costs, and overall supply chain efficiency • Coordinate transportation of materials from suppliers to the manufacturing site and finished goods from the site to customers • Ensure timely availability and delivery of materials to production lines • Optimize internal logistics and material flow to improve operational efficiency and minimize supply chain disruptions • Collaborate with Production, Quality, Finance, Sales, and other plant departments • Monitor supply chain performance and identify process improvement and cost optimization opportunities • Contribute to continuous improvement of logistics, procurement, and information systems • Ensure compliance with company policies, quality requirements, and Health, Safety & Environmental standards • Lead and develop team members, promoting teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement • Coordinate with suppliers and other KOSTAL entities in an international and cross-functional environment

🎯 Requirements

• Master’s degree or Engineering degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field • Minimum 5 years of professional experience in procurement, supply chain, logistics, production planning, or a related field • Proven leadership experience with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams • Previous experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry is highly desirable • Strong knowledge of procurement, supplier management, production planning, inventory management, logistics, and material flow processes • Proven experience in supplier coordination, negotiation, and relationship management • Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel • Strong analytical, conceptual, and structured thinking skills • Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills • Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and different hierarchical levels • Strong problem-solving and process-oriented mindset • Hands-on, proactive, and solution-oriented approach • Ability to work independently and effectively in a matrix and international environment • Strong organizational, presentation, and project management skills • High level of responsibility, flexibility, resilience, and intercultural awareness • Entrepreneurial mindset and commitment to continuous improvement • Very good command of English, both written and spoken • Good command of French and Spanish is an advantage • Strong awareness of Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements

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