Global Software & AI Purchasing Lead

OP Mobility; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office (2 days per week)

Company events

26 days of vacation

Private Life Insurance

Social Fund

Other Social Services (Cafeteria)

Job summary

OPmobility in Kraków is seeking a Software Global Buyer to define strategies for the Software and AI supplier portfolio and lead sourcing activities. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure quality, cost and delivery targets are met.

You will negotiate contracts, manage procure-to-pay processes, and monitor supplier performance while driving cost-saving opportunities across international software purchasing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Buyer in software purchasing.
• Proven ability to lead complex negotiations and RFP processes with measurable savings.
• Strong ability to challenge vendors while building long-term supplier relationships.
• Ability to build strong internal relationships and influence stakeholders across functions.
• Fluent English; French would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage purchasing strategies for the Software and Artificial Intelligence supplier portfolio, including market analysis, benchmarking, supplier mapping and innovation trends.
• Lead sourcing processes according to plant and project needs, in line with company procedures, ethical purchasing rules and quality, cost and delivery targets.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiations and contracts, ensuring alignment with company purchasing policies and business expectations.
• Oversee the procure-to-pay process, including spending authorization checks, contract setup, and follow-up on payment terms.
• Monitor and report supplier performance, including productivity, invoicing accuracy, supply base management and delivery of agreed conditions.
• Identify and promote cost-saving opportunities, including technical savings proposed by suppliers or internal working groups.
• Manage risks within the category, including supplier financial health, mergers and acquisitions, dependency risks and potential supply issues.
• Support or lead supplier-related problem-solving activities, including crisis management when required.

Skills

Software purchasing

Negotiations

RFP processes

Supplier relationship management

Stakeholder management

English fluency

French (advantage)

International environment experience

Job description

OPmobility in Kraków is seeking a Software Global Buyer to define strategies for the Software and AI supplier portfolio and lead sourcing activities. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure quality, cost and delivery targets are met.

You will negotiate contracts, manage procure-to-pay processes, and monitor supplier performance while driving cost-saving opportunities across international software purchasing.