Material Supply Specialist

About the role

We are seeking a proactive Material Supply Specialist to join our global inbound supply chain team. You will ensure material availability across GPV’s worldwide operations, work closely with suppliers, sourcing teams and production sites, and help mitigate supply risks to meet customer commitments.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor material availability and identify potential supply risks.
• Analyse shortages and critical material situations using ERP, Targit and QlikSense.
• Source and secure critical materials from suppliers and the open market.
• Place purchase orders and follow up on deliveries.
• Collaborate with GPV sites, suppliers and Global Sourcing teams to resolve supply challenges.
• Monitor overdue and unconfirmed purchase orders.
• Support cross‑functional task‑force activities to resolve material shortages.
• Communicate purchase price variances and supply risks to relevant stakeholders.
• Act as a bridge between local operations and group functions to mitigate supply gaps.

Required profile

• Experience in purchasing, procurement or supply chain.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and business‑intelligence tools.
• Good understanding of purchasing processes and supply chains.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively and collaborate across functions, cultures and time zones.

Required skills

• ERP systems
• Targit
• QlikSense
• Microsoft Excel

What we offer

• An international role with broad global exposure.
• Direct impact on material availability and business performance.
• Opportunity to work with experienced supply chain, sourcing and operations professionals.
• Dynamic environment where no two days are the same.
• Professional and personal development opportunities within a growing global company.
• Collaborative culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.