Strategic Procurement Specialist

We are looking for an experienced Strategic Procurement Specialist to develop our supplier base lead sourcing projects and support a resilient and sustainable supply chain across Nitto EMEA.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned commodities.
• Identify evaluate qualify and develop suppliers and build long-term partnerships.
• Lead RFQ and sourcing projects and negotiate pricing contracts and commercial terms.
• Manage supplier performance and risk and support dual-source and business continuity initiatives.
• Maintain supplier registration and master data in SAP and support supplier qualification and audits.
• To contribute to EMEA projects in the areas of procurement and sustainability.
• Cooperate with Production Planning Quality R&D and SCM teams across Europe and Japan.

• A university degree or equivalent experience in Business Economics Engineering Procurement or Supply Chain.
• 35 years of experience in strategic procurement.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in supplier relationship management.
• Experience with SAP and advanced MS Excel.
• Analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making.
• Fluent English for daily communication.
• A proactive and independent approach with a strong ownership and results mindset.

It will be an advantage if you have:

• • experience in an automotive or manufacturing environment;
  • knowledge of ESG EcoVadis or sustainability programmes;
  • experience in project management Power BI or international sourcing.

• A strategic role in a stable international company within the Nitto Group.
• The opportunity to influence procurement strategy supplier performance and supply-chain resilience.
• Involvement in European and global projects;
• A 40-hour working week flexible working hours with a fixed core period from 9am to 3pm.
• 25 days annual leave additional loyalty days.
• Benefits: a flat-rate meal allowance a subsidised Multisport card a Plexee benefits card company events flu vaccinations and more.

If youd like to put your procurement experience to use in an international environment and play an active role in shaping the future of Nittos supply chain wed love to meet you.

Apply for this role by sending us your CV in both Czech and English.