Operational Buyer (MRO)

ICL Group; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 169,635 - 254,452; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Health insurance

Hybrid working model

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

ICL Group in Warsaw seeks an Operational Buyer for their Global Procurement team. This role involves sourcing activities focused on cost reduction and quality improvement, requiring strong supplier interaction and operational task management.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and at least 4 years of procurement experience, particularly in MRO. Excellent English and Spanish proficiency is essential, with knowledge in German or Hebrew a plus. The position allows for a hybrid work model and offers competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant procurement experience, preferably in MRO.
• Hands-on understanding of procurement processes relevant to PR to PO.
• Excellent command of English and Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and select suppliers, negotiate agreements.
• Support CAPEX procurement activities.
• Manage operational procurement tasks including RFQs.
• Maintain procurement records and ensure accurate documentation.
• Perform best-in-class negotiation processes.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Data analysis

Supplier evaluation

Procurement processes

Bilingual English and Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, or Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

As our new Operational Buyer in the Global Procurement team, you will actively participate in the sourcing activities with the goal of achieving cost reductions, while maintaining or improving quality. You will work closely together with the Global Sourcing Managers who are responsible for the global sourcing strategy for a specific sub-category or project. Your focus will be split across long-term projects such as assisting in preparing and coordinating bids as well as managing the operational activities in PR to PO (Purchase Requisition to Purchase Order) cycle. Co-ordination with site stakeholders will be required for this role. You will have a key role in our organization. You will interact with sites, suppliers, and colleagues from all over the globe on a day-to-day basis. This position would be great for further pursuing your procurement.

Responsibilities

• Identify, Evaluate & Select suppliers, negotiate and close framework agreements for Global & specific region for Products and Services under the Procurement Tech & Maintenance Equipment Sub-category.
• Support the Sourcing Manager with CAPEX procurement activities and perform data analysis to enhance decision-making.
• Manage operational procurement tasks, including RFQs and PR-PO conversion.
• Maintain procurement records, verify invoices, and ensure accurate documentation.
• Maintain and develop in-depth knowledge of suppliers, markets and trends.
• Perform / Participate in best-in-class negotiation process via analysis of supply & demand trends.
• Resolve payment-related issues efficiently.
• Review, verify, and approve financial and business transactions within guidelines within established Frameworks.
• Occasional travel to suppliers and sites for projects, building relations and negotiation of prices and contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field like Engineering, Science, Operations, Supply Chain etc.
• 4+ years of relevant procurement experience, preferably in MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations), Industrial categories.
• Hands on understanding of procurement processes, and systems (like SAP) to do the PR to PO process.
• Excellent command of English and Spanish (must have) and German, or Hebrew (nice to have).

What we offer

• Stable employment in a well-established global company,
• Competitive salary aligned with your experience,
• Private medical care and health insurance,
• Hybrid working model (4 days office / 1 day remote),
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.

As this role requires regular communication in English, we kindly request that all applications (CVs and supporting documents) be submitted in English.