Indirect Purchase Leader

Kalmar; Stargard; Hybrid; PLN 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Pool cars for supplier visits

3-month notice period for the right候

Job summary

Kalmar in Stargard, Poland, is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist to transform indirect procurement for the Stargard manufacturing plant and Front Line Unit Poland. You will lead strategic sourcing initiatives, optimize processes, and deliver real business value with key factory stakeholders.

We expect at least 3 years in indirect procurement within manufacturing, strong sourcing and contract skills, and English proficiency at B2 level.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of indirect procurement/strategic sourcing experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proven sourcing expertise with cost levers, TCO models, contract drafting.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management with international teams.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Strategic Sourcing: Lead indirect sourcing projects across categories, from market research to contract execution.
• Cost Optimization & Value Creation: Implement cost-saving initiatives and supplier renegotiations.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with plant stakeholders and global category teams.
• Process Transformation: Improve source-to-pay workflows and reduce tail spend.
• Supplier Performance & Risk: Monitor supplier performance and mitigate risk.

Skills

Indirect procurement

Strategic sourcing

Contract drafting

Vendor management

English (B2)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

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.