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GKN Automotive
**Location:** Felsőzsolca, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén
**Hybrid working - 3 days a week in office**
**Closing date: Sunday XX August**
**GKN Automotive is the global leader in drive systems** .
**GKN Automotive in Hungary:**
It is a truly exciting time to join us here at GKN Automotive in Hungary. We built a brand new manufacturing facility on the outskirts of Miskolc 2 years ago, which includes assembly and office accommodation. Our Miskolc facility is a key regional facility for the driveline technologies that GKN Automotive supply to our global customer base. We employ hundreds of colleagues from the local community and will continue to develop the site over time.
This is an excellent opportunity to work at the forefront of technology and innovation across the fast-paced Automotive market in a new and important strategic location. We offer a market competitive compensation and benefits package including: a competitive salary, bonus scheme, transportation allowances, cafeteria benefit and ongoing support for career progression and development.
“Are you ready to launch your career in procurement with a global leader? Join us in a greenfield project where innovation, learning, and growth are part of everyday life. Whether you're a recent graduate or have 1–2 years of experience, this is your chance to step into a high-impact role and grow with us.” David, hiring manager
What will you be developed on to succeed in this role?
+ Supporting supplier strategy development for locally managed commodities
+ Assisting in material savings projects and technical change support
+ Participating in supplier negotiations and contract preparations
+ Helping the team reach plant savings targets
+ Analyzing spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities
+ Monitoring supplier performance (cost, delivery, quality)
+ Supporting cross-functional teams (Quality, Supply Chain) during escalations
+ Contributing to supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives
+ Participating in the creation of procurement reports and presentations
+ Supporting the local procurement team, local manager, and East regional director with data, insights, and coordination
+ Learning and applying procurement best practices and business ethics
**What are we looking for?**
+ Degree in economics / business or engineering
+ Proficient in English
+ Effectively using MS Office tools to improve daily work
+ Capability to work both in teams and alone, within an international environment
+ Results orientation, analytical thinking, excellent problem solving skills
**What we offer?**
+ Market leading company with lots of potential
+ Opportunity to take part in brand new company projects
+ Attractive salary and benefits at a stable and financially healthy company
+ An organization where you can commit to the long-term
+ Wide scale of responsibilities
+ Career advancement opportunity
If you need any adjustments made to support your application, for example, if you require information in different formats, or if you have any accessibility issues, then we have a process in place to support you – please feel free to get in touch with us at **accommodations@gknautomotive.com**
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