Procurement Specialist
Description
Who will you be working with?
You will join the Supply Chain and Procurement team, working closely with Logistics, Production Planning, Manufacturing, and Quality functions to ensure uninterrupted production operations. The team collaborates with both domestic and international suppliers to secure timely material availability, optimize inventory levels, and support customer delivery commitments.
How will you make a difference?
As a member of the Supply Chain team, you will be responsible for ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of materials to support production continuity and on-time customer deliveries. You will manage supplier orders, monitor delivery performance, maintain optimal inventory levels, and build strong supplier relationships. This role plays a critical part in balancing material availability, inventory targets, and operational efficiency while supporting business growth and customer satisfaction. You will work cross-functionally with production planning, logistics, and suppliers to proactively resolve supply issues and drive continuous improvement throughout the procurement process.
What do we want to know about you?
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Economics, Supply Chain or a related field.
- 3 years experience in a procurement, purchasing, or supply chain role within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience working with international suppliers and global supply chains.
- Knowledge of OTP (on-time delivery performance), OTD (on-time delivery), inventory value, inventory turnover ratio
- Good proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and accountability.
- Ability to build and maintain productive supplier relationships.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across functions.
- Fluent in Polish and English communication skills.
What will your typical day look like?
- Place purchase orders and monitor supplier performance to ensure timely execution.
- Maintain material availability to support production plans and customer orders.
- Track delivery schedules and proactively address supply risks or delays.
- Monitor inventory levels and support inventory optimization initiatives.
- Coordinate closely with Production Planning and Logistics teams to align supply requirements.
- Communicate with domestic and international suppliers regarding orders, deliveries, and performance expectations.
- Conduct supplier evaluations in accordance with company procedures.
- Analyze procurement and inventory data to support decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.
- Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, supplier performance, and supply chain efficiency.
Legal authorization to work in the European Union is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
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