Strategic Buyer

About VELUX

In the VELUX Group we offer you a world of opportunities and the chance to create a bright future. From the forefront of the sustainable indoor living industry we enable those who live work and play under the roof to transform their spaces and live a healthier everyday life with more daylight and fresh air.

The VELUX Group is an international family-owned business with stable financial roots and each year we are able to create real impact by reinvesting in society our employees and the planet through our foundations.

Alongside the rest of our values courage and mutual respect define our actions every day and how we wish to contribute to the world.

About the role

We are looking for a Strategic Buyer to join our Global Procurement team within the Plastics & Chemicals this role you will work on strategic tactical and operational purchasing activities supporting VELUXs sustainability and growth objectives. You will report to the Category Manager and collaborate closely with global stakeholders and suppliers. You can expect business travel of approximately 4050 days per year.

Your responsibilities

• Driving independent and cross-functional strategic procurement projects.
• Managing your own portfolio of cost-reduction initiatives.
• Managing vendor relationships negotiations and commercial agreements.
• Contributing to the development and execution of purchasing strategies.
• Executing RFI/RFQ processes and maintaining accurate master data in SAP.
• Ensuring effective communication with internal stakeholders on contracts pricing and supplier performance.
• Identifying optimization opportunities including potential new suppliers.
• Working with procurement KPIs and ensuring progress on targets.
• Building and maintaining solid relationships with suppliers and internal partners.

Our requirements

• University degree (technical or commercial background such as engineering or MSc in Economics & Business Administration).
• Several years of experience in strategic purchasing and project management.
• Background in Plastics and Chemicals is beneficial
• Advanced skills in negotiation and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Experience with SAP Ariba and MS Office 365.
• Ability to work in a structured way and manage multiple processes simultaneously.
• Fluent English and ability to work across cultures and geographic locations.
• Highly developed analytical skills attention to detail and solid business acumen.
• Ability to plan prioritize and manage tasks efficiently.

What we offer

• A respectful and supportive culture based on trust
• Stable employment with a company present in Poland for 35 years!
• A motivated and friendly team with plenty of opportunities to grow and learn
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Flexible working hours
• Private medical care life insurance and a Multisport card
• An Employee Pension Scheme (3.5%) fully paid by VELUX (offered after first 6 months of cooperation)
• Support through our Social Fund including summer holiday subsidies and gifts for employees and children
• Co-financed summer camps for children
• Access to company sports clubs (e.g. Nordic walking)
• Support from the VELUX Employee Foundation
• Discounts on VELUX products and more

Equal Opportunity Employer

VELUX Residential is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. To further our goal of equal employment opportunity for all employees and prospective employees it is the policy of VELUX Residential to recruit hire train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race color religion sex age disability protected veteran status national origin sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity and only job-related qualifications will be required.