Global Purchasing Governance Manager

2 semanas atrás

R Lionesa Leça do Balio Portugal Continental Tempo inteiro 52 000 € - 105 000 € por ano
Company Description

OESL – Original Equipment Solutions, For Future Mobility.

Are you ready to move ForwardTogether with a global, dedicated, and experienced team? 

Join us and take the opportunity to contribute to our future in the fundamentally changing automotive industry with your new role as Global Purchasing Governance Manager in the stand-alone Business Area Original Equipment Solutions. Your new place to work is flexible and will be defined later (hybrid).

About Original Equipment Solutions:

With more than employees and around 2bn€ sales, present in 15 countries with 35 locations and tech centers – OESL is a global player in the automotive sector with extended material competence in rubber, plastic, and metal, serving all major OEM's and commercial vehicle customers' needs with millions of parts in high quality.

Job Description

Main tasks:

Maintain and update governance-related documentation (e.g., Standards, Process Flows)

Manage governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) incidents, including implementation of corrective actions as needed

Review exception handling and recommend preventive measures to reduce future non-compliance

Coordinate the full lifecycle of external audits—from audit notification to follow-up completion—and support purchasing colleagues throughout the process

Collect, maintain, and analyze audit data; prepare reports for leadership and ensure transparent communication with the purchasing community and relevant stakeholders

Act as central point of contact for governance-related topics in Purchasing

Ensure alignment of governance expectations with all business units and regions

Develop and deliver training programs for purchasing governance topics

Organize regular governance refreshers and compliance workshops

Identify process gaps and inconsistencies in governance and propose improvements

Conduct self assessements to ensure ongoing compliance and identifying areas for enhancement

Implement control mechanisms to reduce compliance breaches or audit findings

Provide expert advice to Purchasing and cross-functional teams on governance topics

Lead projects to improve and scale purchasing governance globally

Contribute to cross-functional initiatives with governance relevance

Qualifications
  • Academic degree with technical background or equivalent 
  • 3+ years of professional experience in Purchasing, Risk Management, Legal Governance
  • Proven experience in Purchasing functions or Project Management
  • Project Management Experience desirable.
  • Experienced in international cultures and business environment, preferably experience in working in international teams 
Additional Information

What we offer:

  • Compensation package: 14th salaries plus performance bonus
  • Lunch Allowance: in line with local regulation
  • Health and Life Insurance;
  • Flexibility - Flexible schedule, hybrid work.
  • Home-Office - Employees received 1,00€ net for each Home-Office day, paid monthly.
  • Vacation days - 22 days per year + 3 extra days the following year (considering absenteeism). Seniority days added starting from 3 years in the company.

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