Operational Buyer

Seco Tools; Ciechanów; On-site; PLN 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Good working atmosphere

Training and qualification

High safety standards

Lean Management culture

Job summary

FANAR S.A in Poland is seeking an Operational Buyer to drive procurement activities from RFQ to order execution. You will negotiate with suppliers, maintain records and ensure on-time delivery while optimizing costs.

The role requires collaboration with Finance, Production, Logistics and R&D teams to support continuous improvement and KPI-driven performance. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree, at least 1 year of procurement experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• At least 1 year of professional experience in procurement, purchasing, or a similar role.
• Very good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of customs and transportation regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and under time pressure.
• Self-motivation, strong organizational skills, and a high level of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Preparing requests for quotation (RFQs), evaluating offers, and selecting suppliers in accordance with procurement procedures.
• Conducting commercial negotiations and building long-term relationships with suppliers.
• Creating, processing, and administering purchase orders and maintaining the required procurement documentation.
• Monitoring purchase order fulfillment against supplier confirmations and taking appropriate action in the event of deviations.
• Optimizing procurement costs while ensuring the required quality standards and on-time delivery performance.
• Coordinating and overseeing customs clearance activities within the procurement process.
• Monitoring supplier contract execution and compliance.
• Maintaining and updating the ERP M3 database in accordance with procurement procedures and Internal Control (IC) requirements.
• Working closely with Finance, Production, Maintenance, Logistics, Sales, Quality, Engineering, and R&D departments.
• Participating in continuous improvement projects and cost optimization initiatives.
• Supporting key procurement activities and monitoring procurement process performance through KPIs.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Excel skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

ERP M3

Microsoft Excel

Office suite

Job description

FANAR S.A is a leader in manufacturing tools for machining. Our products are greatly appreciated by customers from all around the world. Our customers include the leaders of automotive, aviation, medical or home appliance sectors of industry. We have over fifty years of experience in tools manufacturing. We rely on modern solutions, high quality and constant development. We are located in Ciechanów, Poland. We belong to SECO group.

Operational Buyer

Your Responsibilities

• Preparing requests for quotation (RFQs), evaluating offers, and selecting suppliers in accordance with procurement procedures.
• Conducting commercial negotiations and building long-term relationships with suppliers.
• Creating, processing, and administering purchase orders and maintaining the required procurement documentation.
• Monitoring purchase order fulfillment against supplier confirmations and taking appropriate action in the event of deviations.
• Optimizing procurement costs while ensuring the required quality standards and on-time delivery performance.
• Coordinating and overseeing customs clearance activities within the procurement process.
• Monitoring supplier contract execution and compliance.
• Maintaining and updating the ERP M3 database in accordance with procurement procedures and Internal Control (IC) requirements.
• Working closely with Finance, Production, Maintenance, Logistics, Sales, Quality, Engineering, and R&D departments.
• Participating in continuous improvement projects and cost optimization initiatives.
• Supporting key procurement activities and monitoring procurement process performance through KPIs.

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• At least 1 year of professional experience in procurement, purchasing, or a similar role.
• Very good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of customs and transportation regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and under time pressure.
• Self-motivation, strong organizational skills, and a high level of responsibility.

We offer

• Good working atmosphere in the team
• The possibility of training, gaining experience, improving qualifications,
• High standards of safety and working conditions,
• Work in a dynamically developing organization, in the spirit of the Lean Management philosophy

Contact person for further information

Monika Stanisławczuk, Sourcing Manager, 23 6724373

Job facts

• Location: Ciechanów in Poland
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Reference number: R0095673

Headquartered in Sweden, Seco provides a comprehensive portfolio of innovative metal cutting solutions and works closely with customers to understand and address their needs. We employ over 4,100 team members in more than 75 countries and empower them through an open communications environment, training and development and recognition programs. Our three shared values – a passion for customers, family spirit and personal commitment – define our approach to business. These values guide our interactions with each other, customers, suppliers and other partners. They lead us to build our professional relationships on a foundation of trust, respect and communication. To learn more, please visit www.secotools.com.