Manager Procurement

Paessler GmbH; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment contract

Flexible working hours

International team

Structured onboarding

Job summary

Paessler GmbH in Kraków is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead strategic procurement, develop a compact team, and negotiate with national and international suppliers, with a focus on cost, quality and risk. You will collaborate with IT, product development, quality and product management, bringing fresh ideas on automation and AI-driven sourcing while maintaining compliance and high performance.

The role offers permanent employment, flexible working hours, and an international, collaborative

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional procurement leadership experience.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with hands-on approach and drive for innovation.
• Degree in business, finance, supply chain management or similar, or comparable qualification.
• Fluency in German and English (business level).
• Experience in IT procurement and supplier networks.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and inspire a two-person procurement team.
• Design and implement a forward-looking procurement strategy aligned with company objectives.
• Optimize procurement processes using digitalization, standardization, and automation.
• Own supplier risk management and supplier development initiatives.
• Conduct negotiations and establish framework agreements with national and international suppliers.
• Partner with IT, Product Development, Quality, and Product Management.
• Ensure compliance with the Code of Conduct and legal/regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement strategy

Negotiation

IT procurement

Communication

Education

Business/Finance/Supply Chain degree

Job description

We are looking for a Procurement Manager to take the lead on purchasing at Paessler. In this role, you shape our procurement strategy, lead and develop our compact procurement team, and negotiate with national and international suppliers, always with an eye on cost, quality and risk. You work closely with IT, Product Development, Quality and Product Management, and you bring fresh ideas to how we buy, from standardized processes and automation to the smart use of AI.

If you enjoy combining strategic thinking with a hands-on approach and want to make a real impact in a growing software company, we'd love to hear from you.

YOUR TASKS

• Lead, develop, and inspire a team of two (including this role), fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Design and implement a forward-thinking procurement strategy aligned with company objectives, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality
• Continuously optimize procurement processes and organizational structures, leveraging digitalization, standardization, and automation to increase efficiency
• Take ownership of supplier risk management and supplier development initiatives
• Prepare, conduct, and conclude purchasing negotiations and framework agreements with national and international suppliers, utilizing benchmarks and market indices to achieve optimal results
• Establish and nurture strong cross-functional partnerships, working closely with IT, Product Development, Quality, and Product Management
• Ensure full compliance with the company's Code of Conduct and all legal and regulatory requirements

YOUR PROFILE

• 7+ years of professional and leadership experience in high-performing procurement organizations
• Entrepreneurial spirit, hands-on mentality, and a track record of innovation, partnership, and solution orientation
• Successfully completed business, finance, supply chain management or similar university degree, or comparable qualification
• Business fluent in German and English
• Experience in procurement within the IT sector
• Established and resilient network of contacts and suppliers
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

FACTS FOR YOU

• Many possibilities to further develop your individual skillset
• Innovative and creative work environment with plenty of room for new ideas
• A structured onboarding phase with experienced colleagues
• Flexible working hours and a family-friendly environment
• Permanent employment contract
• A great working atmosphere in an enthusiastic international team with flat hierarchies
• Paessler is a fast-growing midsized company that has been in the market for 20 years. The company is focused on long-term goals and is currently comprised of 400+ employees

INTERESTED?

Your contact person for this great job is Dorota Nowak.

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