Purchasing Team Leader (m/f/d)

Rheinmetall Hungary Munitions Zrt, a member of the Rheinmetall Group, is looking for a Purchasing Team Leader for its new factory in Várpalota.

Your main tasks will be: 

• Lead daily purchasing and procurement activities
• Lead and support the procurement team by setting priorities, providing guidance, and fostering professional development
• Ensure sourcing of materials, components, and services in accordance with production plans
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with planning and warehouse teams to prevent shortages or excess stock
• Identify, evaluate, and manage approved suppliers in compliance with quality and defense requirements
• Conduct supplier performance reviews focusing on quality, delivery, cost, and compliance
• Support supplier audits in collaboration with quality and compliance departments
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery terms
• Ensure that procurement activities align with budgetary and cost-control targets
• Ensure that procurement processes comply with company policies, ISO/AQAP standards, and applicable defense regulations
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation, traceability records, and approval workflows

• BA degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or any related field
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in purchasing or procurement within manufacturing
• Proven experience in leading or coordinating small procurement teams
• Strong understanding of supplier qualification, contract negotiation, and cost management
• Experience working with ERP (SAP)/MRP systems and procurement modules
• Fluent knowledge of Hungarian and English is a must 
• Ability to guide and motivate a procurement team in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong capability to negotiate commercial terms while maintaining supplier relationships
• Data-driven approach to cost analysis, supplier performance, and risk assessment
• Effective coordination with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Strong prioritization and multitasking abilities
• Proactively identify opportunities to optimize procurement processes
• A team player who demonstrates determination, energy and enthusiasm

• Advantage:

  • Experience in the defense industry

• Full time employment
• Training and knowledge sharing
• Competitive compensation package
• International team and company culture
• Dynamic, supportive working environment
• Participation in the creation of a new plant, a unique greenfield investment in the defense industry

Contact Person: Norbert Rakonczay

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