Indirect Purchase Leader

Kalmar Inc.; Stargard; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Pool cars for supplier visits

Job summary

Kalmar Inc. in Stargard, Poland, is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist / Indirect Procurement Leader to drive strategic sourcing for our Stargard plant and Front Line Unit Poland.

You will lead complex indirect sourcing initiatives, optimize processes, and deliver real business value alongside factory stakeholders. You bring at least 3 years in indirect procurement within manufacturing, strong negotiation, TCO modeling, and contract drafting expertise.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of indirect procurement/strategic sourcing experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience applying TCO models, cost levers and contract drafting.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Strategic Sourcing: Lead complex indirect sourcing projects across technical and operational categories.
• Cost Optimization & Value Creation: Drive cost-saving initiatives and supplier renegotiations.
• Stakeholder Management: Build relationships with plant stakeholders and align with global strategies.
• Process Transformation: Improve source-to-pay workflows and reduce tail spend.
• Supplier Performance & Risk: Manage supplier base and mitigate risk according to standards.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Indirect procurement

Contract drafting

TCO models

Cost optimization

Stakeholder management

Supplier management

Project management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance

Job description

Join us and take your career to the next level

We are looking for a proactive Senior Sourcing Specialist / Indirect Procurement Leader to drive and transform indirect procurement operations for our Stargard manufacturing plant and Front Line Unit Poland. If you want to move beyond routine administrative tasks to lead strategic sourcing initiatives, optimize processes, and deliver real business value alongside key factory stakeholders, this opportunity is built for you.

What are your key responsibilities:

End-to-End Strategic Sourcing: Lead complex indirect sourcing projects across technical and operational categories—from market research, RFQs, and NDA negotiations to contract execution.

Cost Optimization & Value Creation: Execute cost-saving initiatives leveraging Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models, CAPEX investments, process optimization, and supplier renegotiations.

Stakeholder Management: Build strong, collaborative relationships with demanding business stakeholders at the Stargard plant and bridge local operational needs with global category strategies.

Process Transformation: Identify process inefficiencies, improve source-to-pay workflows, reduce tail spend, and shift the function from transactional administration to high-value partnering.

Supplier Performance & Risk: Rationalize the supplier base, manage supplier performance metrics, and drive risk mitigation (TPRM) in alignment with ethical and sustainability standards.

What we offer you:

• Real Ownership & Impact: A role designed for transformation, enjoy the autonomy to introduce fresh ideas, optimize legacy processes, and deliver tangible added value.
• Hybrid Work Model: A flexible arrangement.
• We Value Top Talent: Openness to wait out a 3-month notice period for the right candidate.
• Travel & Work Tools: Access to pool cars for local and regional supplier visits

What you bring to the role:

Industrial Procurement Experience: Minimum 3 years of indirect procurement/strategic sourcing experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment (technical category familiarity is essential).

Proven Sourcing Expertise: Practical command of procurement cost levers, TCO models, contract drafting, and structured project management.

Proactive Mindset: High degree of ownership, problem-solving skills, and a desire to challenge the status quo rather than execute purely administrative tasks.

Strong Communication: Ability to assertively manage and advise demanding plant stakeholders and negotiate effectively with suppliers.

Languages & Mobility: Professional English proficiency (minimum B2 for global management interaction) and a valid driver's license for supplier visits.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.