JOB DESCRIPTION

Purchasing Supervisor

What can you expect?

Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With 70,000+ employees in 30 countries, Adient operates more than 200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual foam, trim and metal components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. Our integrated, in-house skills allow us to take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, visit www.adient.com.

At Adient, we are proud to offer hybrid working to our employees, which involves being able to work remotely for up to 5 days per week based on the agreement within specific department.

What will your responsibilities be?

• Supervises team of purchasing coordinators and assists in execution of subordinates activities as appropriate.

Documentation Management for Program Launches

• Gather and organize necessary documents to support program launches within established deadlines.
• Ensure all documentation meets quality standards and company expectations.

Purchase Price Calculation:

• Calculate purchase prices for materials in line with market indices and price changes driven by raw material costs.
• Monitor and adapt prices to reflect market fluctuations accurately.

ERP System Maintenance:

• Maintain up-to-date purchase price changes in the ERP system according to internal approval policies.
• Ensure compliance with company standards for accuracy and timeliness.

Status Reporting:

• Develop and maintain regular reports on program launch status, price calculations, and ERP updates.
• Provide actionable insights and communicate any risks or issues to leadership.

Communication and Escalation:

• Act as a liaison between departments to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Escalate delays or issues to the appropriate leadership team in a clear and concise manner.

Which qualifications are we looking for in potential employees?

• Fluent English: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are mandatory.
• MS Office & SAP Proficiency: Advanced skills in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and SAP for ERP management.
• Communication Skills: Ability to motivate and lead teams, with excellent interpersonal communication.
• Problem-Solving Ability: Demonstrated experience in identifying issues and developing effective solutions.
• Industry Experience: Prior experience in the automotive industry is an advantage.
• International Teamwork: Experience working in diverse, international teams is required.
• Experience in handling complex purchasing activities in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment is an advantage.
• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing and supply chain processes is an advantage.

Which benefits do we offer?

• Base monthly salary starting from 2000 EUR gross. Our salary is fair and competitive and can be higher than the starting minimum in the advert
• 13th salary
• Language and proficiency courses
• Meal vouchers (fully paid by employer)
• Flexible working hours, possibility to work remotely including days from abroad
• Extra holiday entitlement
• Inclusive allowance scheme including Health support allowance, Jubilee allowance, Housing allowance
• Referral bonus
• Employee Assistance Program "Felix"
• Volunteer days
• Active life with colleagues, full of various sports activities
• Various CSR Activities
• Modern relax areas, play room

Adient is committed to equal employment opportunity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As a true global company, our leaders and employees come from various cultures across the world. Our diversity is a source of inspiration enabling us to achieve our goals and build an inclusive company culture.

We are looking forward to receiving your application including your earliest availability date. If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dagmar Sováková on +421 910 828 746.

PRIMARY LOCATION

Bratislava Business Centre