Category Buyer (MRO)

KION; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Private medical care

Health check-up leave

MyBenefit Cafeteria

Group Life Insurance

Employee referral program

Professional training

Language course subsidy

No dress code

Growth opportunities

Job summary

KION Business Services Polska in Kraków is seeking a Category Buyer for the MRO category across the EMEA region to optimize supplier base and drive savings. You will lead category strategy, negotiations, and reporting while collaborating with local site buyers and stakeholders.

The role requires 4–6 years in procurement, strong English, cross-functional and international experience, and readiness to travel ~15–20%. Hybrid work arrangement and extensive training opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in business or engineering
• 4–6 years of professional experience in automotive or manufacturing
• Experience in cross-functional teams and international environment
• Experience in procurement and negotiation projects
• Willingness to travel 15–20%
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; well organized and able to set priorities
• Fluent in English; German is an advantage but not mandatory

Responsibilities

• Define and implement category / sub-category strategy in EMEA region
• Review supplier base, define robust preferred supplier base and optimization
• Delivery of overall Indirect Procurement Saving targets, benchmark spend, identify savings potentials, lead negotiations
• Reporting of cost saving potentials and achievements using procurement templates and tools
• Analyse procurement data and ensure transparency and data quality in SAP, Value Desk
• Cooperate with Local Site Buyers and internal stakeholders and ensure compliance across procurement activities
• Build strong internal relationships and knowledge of organizational structure and stakeholders
• Improve and implement standardization for assigned category
• Contract management and transparency of all contracts
• Continuous improvement of procedures and systems in Indirect Procurement
• Global alignment with EMEA APAC NOAM for potential synergies

Skills

Fluent English

German language knowledge (advantage)

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor/Master in business or engineering

Tools

SAP

Value Desk

Job description

KION Business Services Polska is part of the KION Group - a world-leading supplier of forklift trucks, warehouse technology and supply chain solutions. We already employ more than 42,000 people in over 100 countries and are thus significantly driving the future of intralogistics while pursuing a clear sustainability strategy. In Cracow we hire around 750 Employees.

For our procurement department we are currently looking for Category Buyer, who will be responsible for achieving the KION Group overall strategic procurement requirements & targets for MRO category in EMEA region as well as act as the primary point of contact for the suppliers under his/her responsibility, leading business continuity, driving strategy, Vendor Management, optimization, and enhancing digital and sustainable development of suppliers.

Join KION Business Services and shape the intelligent supply chain solutions that power everyday life!

We offer:

• Hybrid work & Flexible Working Hours




• Private medical care in LuxMed Group




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




• MyBenefit Cafeteria Platform (with Multisport card available)




• Group Life Insurance




• Employee referral program




• Professional training & courses




• Sharing the costs of foreign language courses




• No dress code




• Possibility of growth inside an organization

Tasks and Qualifications:

• Define and implement category / sub-category strategy in EMEA region




• Review supplier base, define robust preferred supplier base and optimization




• Delivery of overall Indirect Procurement Saving targets, benchmark responsible category spend frequently, identify and implement savings potentials, lead supplier negotiations




• Reporting of cost saving potentials and achievements (Cost Savings, Cost Avoidance and working capital improvement) by using the established Procurement templates and tools




• Analyse Procurement data, ensure transparency and high quality of data in all KION Procurement used systems (e.g. SAP, Value Desk, etc)




• Follow KION Group Procedures, work and cooperate closely with Local Site Buyers as well as internal stakeholders and ensure compliance across all Procurement activities




• Build strong internal relationships and knowledge of organizational structure and key stakeholders




• Improve and implement standardization for assigned category (standard documents, common services & goods, etc.)




• Contract Management, ensure transparency of all contracts, reviewing terms and its validity frequently




• Continuous Improvement of available Procedures and Systems in respect of Indirect Procurement




• Global alignment and collaboration in case of potential synergies with KION EMEA APAC and NOAM




• Good understanding of cost breakdowns of products and services and TCO method




• Monitor and analyze market trends and supplier market in order to alter assigned category strategy appropriately

Your Skills and Expertise:

• Preferred Education: Bachelor or Master's in business, engineering, or equivalent university degree preference is technical background or procurement related discipline




• Preferred several years of professional experience (4 - 6 years) in the automotive industry or any other manufacturing or commercial industry




• Experience in working in cross-functional teams and in an international environment




• Experience in conducing procurement and negotiation projects (experienced with negotiations, project and contract management of international and local suppliers)




• Demonstrates high personal motivation and ability to develop practical or innovative alternative approaches to meet objectives




• Readiness to frequent business travel - approx. 15-20%




• Excellent stakeholder management, presentation and communication skills; well organized, structured and able to set priorities.




• Self-motivated and independent; focused on results; committed team player with strong listening and observation skills.




• Fluent in English; German is an advantage but not mandatory.




• Demonstrates KION Core Values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration and Courage.

If you have any questions - feel free to contact us at

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for the role and join us!