We offer:

• Hybrid work & Flexible Working Hours

• Private medical care in LuxMed Group

• MyBenefit Cafeteria Platform (with Multisport card available)

• Group Life Insurance

• Employee referral program

• Professional trainings in your area of responsibility

• Sharing the costs of foreign language courses

• 4 hours off work per year for health check-ups (Dzień na U)

• No dress code

• Possibility of growth inside of an organization

• Company co-sponsored learning & development opportunities

Tasks and Qualifications:

Your Responsibility:

• Process market analyses and request for quotations in line with technical specifications fix supplier decisions place purchase orders set delivery dates for first deliveries or first samples and chase the deliveries of the parts.

• Lead negotiations with suppliers in terms of price.

• Manage and develop the supply base to achieve our targets in delivery quality cost and innovation.

• Maintain and develop relationships with strategic suppliers including contract management (NDAs Long Term- / Supply Contracts etc).

• Support the development and implementation of the Commodity Strategy and align the supplier portfolio together with the Lead Buyer.

• Act as interface between supplier and Engineering in case of technical questions / discussions.

• Monitor and manage influences on performance and achievements on the procurements KPIs in line with local requirements and rules.

• Manage crisis situations. Support and respond to unforeseen supply failures working with supplier and OU to deliver solutions to avoid line stops.

• Support in regional and global Procurement initiatives.

Your Skills and Expertise:

• Bachelors Degree or comparable education in Engineering or Business and ideally experience as Commodity Buyer in Material Handling Construction Agriculture Automotive Tier 1 or similarly demanding environment.

• Strategic thinking in the day to day decision making.

• Very good understanding of manufacturing processes and industry quality standards.

• Strong negotiation skills.

• Able to read and understand technical drawings and -specifications.

• Proficient in using Microsoft Office application. Good SAP/R3 ERP knowledge is a benefit.

• Result driven with the ability to drive projects self-reliant and successfully.

• Team oriented in a global purchasing and local operations team.

• Good in problem solving communication and presentation skills are necessary.

• Flexibility to travel within Europe

• Good English is mandatory a second language will be an advantage.

• The knowledge from electronic field would be an advantage

• Demonstrates KION Core Values of Integrity Excellence Collaboration and Courage

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