EMEA Logistics Senior Buyer

Vesuvius; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Vesuvius in Kraków, Poland, seeks an experienced logistics procurement professional to assist the EMEA manager in sourcing, quotations, and spend analysis. You will coordinate with 3PLs, gather data, and build cost models while ensuring compliance and timely documentation.

The role requires strong analytical skills, Excel proficiency, and a proven track record in logistics procurement or operations, with English fluency across all communications.

Qualifications

• Fluent English in daily work and communications.
• University degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field.
• 3–5 years in logistics procurement or operations roles.
• Strong analytical skills with data interpretation and modeling.
• Proficient in Excel; BI tools knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist EMEA Logistics Procurement Manager in managing the logistics category.
• Prepare and run regular quotations for customs and logistics services.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and shipment data.
• Analyze spend data and benchmark prices to build cost models.
• Coordinate with 3PLs and conduct quarterly performance reviews.
• Prepare contracts, POA, and maintain legal documents in the portal.
• Create logistics reports and KPI dashboards to optimize spend.

Skills

Global teamwork

Procurement knowledge

Data analytics

Communication

Time management

Education

University degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Procurement or equivalent

Tools

Excel

BI tools

Job description

• Assist EMEA Logistics Procurement Manager for overall Management of Logistics Procurement Category
• Prepare, coordinate, and run regular customs and logistics quotations, in the EMEA regional procurement area.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather business requirements, shipment data and other requisite information.
• Run spend data analysis, internal/ external price benchmarking activities and build cost models.

Main Responsibilities

• Procuring Import and export customs brokerage services via outsourced partners
• Design and launch regular RFX for customs brokerage and logistics services
• Collecting internal data & preparing baseline. This allow requires data verification, data cleansing & sanity with respect to requirements (baseline, volume, external price offers, volumes etc.)
• Analyzing the offers and preparing the results in a few different scenarios
• Prepare the allocations and PCN issuance.
• Creation of SLA Document, hyper care follow-up with CSD/Sites/Logistics Operations Team
• Preparing the contracting and POA (Power of Attorney) documentation with Vesuvius legal counsel and administration of legal documents maintenance in the VCM portal
• Coordinate and manage 3PL suppliers' activities through quarterly business reviews and identify potential opportunities for improvements. Keep track of supplier performance - KPI's, SLAs, reports, dashboards, and scorecards
• Collaborate with internal stakeholder groups (Sales, Production, Procurement, R&D and Supply Chain, Operations, CSD) to ensure gathering of right business requirements and support Logistics Procurement Manager in the implementation of sourcing initiatives to realize procurement value.
• Create logistics reports related to category, KPI dashboards, charts, and spend analyses to recommend more cost-effective methods to manage the spend

Qualifications & Experience:

• Fluent command of English
• University degree preferably in Supply Chain, Logistics Management, Procurement, Engineering, or equivalent fields of study
• Previous experience in logistics & transport and customs procurement/operations and procurement positions (minimum 3-5 years).
• Strong analytical skills, ability to analyze complicated data, interpret and use facts and figures in an effective manner.
• Solid knowledge and experience in using Excel. BI tools knowledge would be an advantage.

Skills:

• Working as a Global Team: Ability to work as part of a virtual global team to collaborate across geographic and organizational boundaries to deliver better business results and share best practices across a global system.
• Procurement Knowledge: Knowledge of procurement processes and applications to diverse categories to deliver value for the business. Includes the ability to use financial models, industry knowledge, and business requirements to develop and implement optimized business solutions.
• Data and Analytics: Ability to use data and apply robust analytics to model various business scenarios and analyze resulting cost, impact, risks, and benefits to inform and recommend business solutions.
• Communication: Continuous communication with the BUs, regions, plants, and with the logistics vendors to ensure the execution of Transportation strategies, improve performance, and build strong relationships in support of the business goals and requirements
• Time management: Ability to manage multiple deadlines and meet operational needs, through effective time management and prioritization.