Supply Project Manager

Company Description

SEGULA Technologies Slovakia s.r.o. is a part of the international engineering group SEGULA Technologies, which helps boost competitiveness within all major industrial sectors - automotive, aerospace & defense, energy, rail, naval, pharmaceutical, and Oil and Gas.

Expand your playground with a fast-growing global engineering group. At SEGULA Technologies, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and shape the future within a company for which innovation is inseparable from engineering. New forms of mobility, autonomous vehicles, the factory of the future, augmented reality... these are the daily concerns of our 15,000 ingenious talents in over 30 countries.

Whether you are a student, a recent graduate or experienced, an engineer or a project manager, at SEGULA you will find the opportunity that will give new meaning to your career. Make your move, Join us!

Number of employees

140-160 employees

Job Description

The Supply Project Manager (SPM) is responsible for all purchasing activities related to the assigned program, excluding CAPEX. The SPM ensures that suppliers meet quality, cost, and timing (QCT) requirements, manages the purchasing budget, and oversees supplier performance to support a seamless product launch. This role requires close collaboration with commodity buyers and other stakeholders to drive effective sourcing, supplier coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Sourcing Process: 

• Establish supplier shortlists in collaboration with commodity buyers, adhering to purchasing policies. 

• Conduct market analysis for complex RFQs, identifying constraints, targets, and timelines. 

• Negotiate terms with suppliers to meet quality, cost, and project deadlines. 

• Evaluate alternative solutions and present sourcing recommendations to the Sourcing Board. 

• Draft, finalize, and implement supplier contracts. 

Ordering and Payment Management: 

• Manage purchase requests and purchase orders related to the project. 

• Monitor and follow up on supplier payment schedules to ensure timely transactions. 

Project Coordination and Tracking: 

• Identify project risks and opportunities, plan activities, and coordinate internally and externally to ensure successful execution. 

• Lead task forces for critical supplier-related issues and escalate concerns to the commodity team and management. 

Supplier Quality and Launch Readiness: 

• Support supplier quality teams in project planning and issue resolution. 

• Attend launch readiness meetings and track outstanding purchasing issues. 

• Ensure supplier Tier 2 readiness to achieve a seamless product launch. 

• Oversee project transition to the commodity buyer/country buyer. 

Project Management: 

• Define and document the purchasing scope, development budget, team structure, and work packages. 

• Functionally lead the extended purchasing team for the assigned project. 

• Prepare project status reports and track critical issues from milestone reviews. 

• Ensure compliance with purchasing processes and procedures. 

• Maintain and update project databases. 

Budget Management: 

• Define the initial budget (hours and costs) based on project scope and objectives. 

• Track budget performance and implement corrective actions if deviations occur. 

Continuous Improvement: 

• Participate in continuous improvement workshops and initiatives. 

• Contribute to lessons learned activities at project completion. 

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): 

• Gap to target achievement 

• PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) on-time completion 

• Tier 2 readiness 

• Project hours management (status & forecast) 

• Contribution to cash flow (cash-in/cash-out management) 

• Execution of work packages (OPTIMAP) 

Qualifications

Education: 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Business with a specialization in purchasing. 

Experience: 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing and project management within the automotive or plastic industry. 

Technical Skills: 

• Strong purchasing knowledge 

• Technical negotiation expertise 

• Understanding of commercial and corporate laws 

• Project management experience 

• Finance and cash management skills 

• Logistics knowledge (consignment, VMI, Incoterms) 

• Crisis management capabilities 

Behavioral Competencies: 

• Strong communication and leadership skills 

• Team player with a customer-oriented mindset 

• Detail-oriented and results-driven 

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities 

• Fluency in English (additional language skills are a plus) 

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to strategic sourcing, supplier management, and project execution within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. 

Additional Information

At SEGULA Technologies, diversity, fairness, and inclusion are at the heart of our HR policy. Our jobs are open to everyone, regardless of gender, social and cultural background, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, or disability.

What We Offer: 

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automotive projects
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Join SEGULA Technologies and be a part of our journey to shape the future of engineering!