Category Buyer (MRO)

Kion Group AG; Kraków; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Private medical care

Dzień na U health day

MyBenefit platform

Group life insurance

Employee referral program

Professional training & courses

Language course subsidies

No dress code

Growth opportunities

Job summary

KION Business Services Polska, part of the KION Group, is hiring a Category Buyer to drive MRO category strategy across the EMEA region and serve as primary contact for suppliers. The role emphasizes vendor management, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement with a focus on cost savings and sustainability.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years in procurement, a Bachelor or Master in a relevant field, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in business, engineering, or related field.
• Experience in procurement/negotiations in international environment preferred.
• 4–6 years of professional experience in automotive or manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement category/sub-category strategy in the EMEA region.
• Review supplier base and optimize with preferred suppliers.
• Achieve indirect procurement saving targets and lead supplier negotiations.
• Report cost savings, cost avoidance and working capital improvements.

Skills

Fluent English

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in business/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!

Ofrecemos:

• 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

Responsabilidades y Requisitos:

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 [e-mail]

Las marcas KION mantienen el mundo en movimiento, a nivel global, regional y local. KION es la Compañía de Soluciones para la Cadena de Suministro. Con más de 42,000 empleados en más de 100 países, hacemos posibles cadenas de suministro inteligentes, sostenibles y confiables en todo el mundo, allí donde se almacenen, transporten o entreguen bienes. KION ofrece a sus clientes todo el espectro de soluciones para que sus cadenas de suministro estén preparadas para el futuro. Nuestras marcas internacionales, Linde Material Handling, STILL y Baoli, y nuestras marcas regionales, Fenwick y OM, representan una innovación tecnológica excepcional, automatización inteligente y excelencia en el servicio en carretillas elevadoras y equipos de almacén. Dematic complementa esta experiencia con tecnología de automatización de última generación y soluciones de software con IA que optimizan la intralogística en almacenamiento, producción y distribución. Tanto a nivel local como global, ofrecemos oportunidades profesionales emocionantes en un entorno innovador definido por nuestros valores fundamentales: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage y Excellence. Juntos, creamos la magia de las soluciones para la cadena de suministro. Únete a nuestro equipo – Push it forward