Buyer (f/m)

Woodward Inc.; Niepołomice; On-site; PLN 78,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Life & accidental insurance

Multisport package

Meal vouchers

Company performance bonus

Educational support

PPK employer contributions

Work-life balance

Job summary

Woodward Inc. in Niepołomice, Poland, is seeking a procurement professional to manage supplier relationships, process orders, and monitor inventory to prevent shortages.

You will analyze costs, negotiate terms, and collaborate with ERP, operations, and logistics to ensure smooth material flow through manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in SCM or related field.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Ability to analyze market trends, pricing, and supplier performance.
• Clear communication with suppliers and internal teams.
• Accurate purchase orders, contracts, and inventory records.
• Fluent English and Polish.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships for reliable supply.
• Prepare and process purchase orders with approvals.
• Monitor inventory levels and prevent shortages or excess.
• Support cost analysis and negotiate prices/terms.
• Maintain records in procurement system.
• Coordinate with ERP, operations, logistics to flow materials.
• Identify supply chain issues and implement solutions.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Forecasting

ERP systems

English & Polish

Inventory control

Education

Bachelor's in SCM/Engineering

Tools

ERP software

MS Excel

Job description

WHT YOU WILL DO:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable supply, on-time delivery, and consistent product quality.
• Prepare and process purchase orders accurately and on time, ensuring all required approvals are obtained.
• Monitor inventory levels, identify purchasing needs, and help prevent stock shortages or excess inventory.
• Support cost analysis and negotiate prices and terms with suppliers to achieve cost-effective purchasing solutions.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, supplier information, purchase orders, and transactions in the company’s procurement system.
• Coordinate with ERP, operations, and logistics teams to support the flow of materials through the manufacturing process into finished products.
• Identify supply chain issues and implement effective solutions to maintain smooth and efficient operations.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Negotiate favorable prices and terms with suppliers to ensure the best value for the company.
• Analyze market trends, pricing data, inventory levels, and supplier performance to support informed purchasing decisions.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers, internal teams, and stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of requirements and expectations.
• Manage purchase orders, contracts, supplier data, and inventory records with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support a reliable supply chain and secure favorable terms.
• Prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines and business objectives.
• Identify supply chain issues and implement practical solutions to maintain smooth operations.
• Use procurement, ERP, inventory management, and operations management software to streamline purchasing processes.
• Understand supply chain, logistics, and manufacturing processes, including the flow of materials into finished products.
• Develop and monitor inventory controls, including stock limits and replenishment requirements.
• English and Polish skills required.
• Nice to have: APICS - courses in the field of inventory management.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN:

• Salary range from 7000 to 11 300 PLN gross – depending on experience
• Advancement opportunities in international team
• A total rewards package, that includes: private health insurance, life & accidental insurance
• Multisport package
• Meal Vouchers
• Company performance bonus program
• Work-life balance
• PPK: Woodward offers payment to your PPK account up to 4% of your compensation depending on seniority
• Educational support