Buyer (f/m)

Woodward Inc.; Polska; Hybrid; 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 program

PPK participation

Educational support

Job summary

Woodward Inc. in Niepolomice, Poland, is seeking a Buyer (f/m) for a hybrid, full-time role. You will build strong supplier relationships, process purchase orders, monitor inventory, and support cost analysis to secure favorable terms.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in SCM/Engineering/Business, plus English and Polish proficiency. The role offers private health insurance, Multisport, meal vouchers, and a performance bonus in a collaborative international team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Strong communication with suppliers and internal teams.
• Experience with procurement, ERP and inventory management systems.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure reliable supply, on-time delivery, and consistent product quality.
• Prepare and process purchase orders accurately and on time, with required approvals.
• Monitor inventory levels and help prevent stock shortages or excess inventory.
• Support cost analysis and negotiate prices and terms with suppliers.
• Maintain records of purchases, supplier data, and POs in procurement system.
• Coordinate with ERP, operations, and logistics teams to support material flow.

Skills

English

Polish

ERP software

Inventory management software

Procurement software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

## Buyer (f/m)Apply: Hybrid: Niepolomice, PL: Full time: Posted Today: JR113574**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