APL1 Procurement & Pre Production Leader

Company Description

KOSTAL is a leader in the Automotive industry generated from German multinational company, with 44 locations in 20 countries, we have reached more that 3.300 million sales in 2022 and aiming more the upcoming years, with a platform of 19100 employees, and more that 10% of the revenue are re-invested in the R&D.

With decades of experience in the assembly of switches for a big variety of customers, our Moroccan division was developed to be one the best KOSTAL sites worldwide.

We are committed to stand out from the rest and value our customers, we have made it priority to understand our customer’s need and rise to that level in every challenge.

If you’re dynamic, motivated, willing to learn and to be part of our next success, We invite you to apply, come, join to participate in our mutual development.

Job Description

As Procurement & Pre-Production Leader, you will lead and oversee procurement and pre-production activities, ensuring efficient supply chain coordination, optimal material flow, and timely availability of materials for production. Your main responsibilities will include:

• 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 the transportation of materials from suppliers to the manufacturing site and finished goods from the site to customers.
• Ensure the timely availability and delivery of materials to production lines to support production requirements.
• Optimize internal logistics and material flow to improve operational efficiency and minimize supply chain disruptions.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Finance, Sales, and other plant departments to ensure alignment of supply chain objectives.
• Monitor supply chain performance and identify opportunities for process improvement and cost optimization.
• Contribute to the 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.

Qualifications

•   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.

Additional Information

KOSTAL Morocco collects and processes your personal data as part of the recruitment process, exclusively for the purpose of managing applications. This processing has been submitted for authorization to the CNDP under number A-RH-391/2024.

The personal data collected may be shared only with the HR department, in compliance with confidentiality and applicable legal requirements.

In accordance with Law 09-08 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data, you have the right to access, rectify, and oppose the use of your personal data. You may exercise these rights by contacting the HR department at the following address: RRHH.KOMOR@KOSTAL.COM.