Procurement Specialist / Lead Buyer

MOL Group; Kraków; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Bonuses

Group insurance

Investment fund

Job summary

MOL Group Polska is seeking a Procurement Specialist / Lead Buyer to manage supplier relations, lead S2C processes, and collaborate with Category Managers on procurement strategies. The role is located in Gdańsk and involves coordinating plans, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with Legal and Tax requirements.

Based in an international environment, you will work with MOL Group tools like SAP GOP and SAP Ariba, and you will be responsible for sustaining efficient procurement

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Procurement/Purchasing, incl. 1 year as Buyer or Category Manager.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and category management.
• Experience in supplier sourcing, tendering, and supplier selection processes.
• Knowledge of negotiation techniques and contract management practices.
• Experience in preparing and analyzing procurement and contract documentation.
• Very good command of MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good command of English for international communication.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with suppliers and qualify them.
• Support internal stakeholders and business units with procurement needs.
• Collaborate with MOL Group Category Managers on category strategies.
• Plan non-fuel purchases and prepare procurement plans.
• Manage Source-to-Contract processes and RFx activities.
• Negotiate terms, prepare contracts and amendments, and coordinate approvals.
• Provide procurement reports and archiving of documents.
• Oversee procurement activities within the team and monitor KPIs.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiation

Contract management

MS Excel

PowerPoint

English

Tools

SAP Ariba

SAP GOP

Job description

MOL Group is an integrated, international energy company from Central and Eastern Europe, headquartered in Budapest, Hungary, with over 100 years of experience in the oil, gas, petrochemical, and retail sectors. As part of its Strategy 2030, the Group strives to advance the energy sector every day and shape tomorrow, engaging 25,000 talented employees in over 30 countries in a shared mission- a sustainable future.

MOL Polska, part of the international MOL Group, is dynamically developing, pursuing long‑term goals and undergoing transformation. The company currently manages a network of nearly 400 service stations and is expanding its operations to include the wholesale segment. Our mission is to create modern solutions by bringing together a team of talented and enthusiastic individuals ready to revolutionize the energy landscape.

We are looking for talents motivated to develop, make an impact, and co‑create the future.

Are you ready to accelerate your development with MOL Polska? Join us and let's drive change together, building your career in various areas of retail, wholesale, and consumer services!

Procurement Specialist / Lead Buyer (K/M)

Main Responsibilities Include-

• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with suppliers, including supplier qualification and evaluation processes.
• Developing and maintaining effective relationships with internal stakeholders and providing procurement support to business units.
• Cooperating with MOL Group Category Managers and supporting the implementation of category strategies within the company.
• Participating in medium- and long-term planning of non-fuel purchases, products, and services.
• Preparing procurement plans based on business requirements, market conditions, and budget considerations.
• Managing Source-to-Contract (S2C) processes, including-
• preparation of sourcing and tender documentation,
• development of evaluation methodologies and scoring criteria,
• supplier market research and identification of potential bidders,
• conducting RFx processes,
• coordinating bid evaluations,
• supplier selection and contract finalization.
• Conducting commercial negotiations and agreeing contractual terms with suppliers.
• Preparing draft contracts and amendments, and cooperating with Legal and Tax departments to obtain the required approvals.
• Representing the Procurement function in local and Group-level initiatives aimed at improving procurement efficiency.
• Preparing procurement reports and analyses for business and management purposes.
• Ensuring proper maintenance and archiving of procurement documentation.
• Creating contracts and purchase orders in SAP GOP.
• Cooperating with the Master Data Management team regarding the creation and maintenance of supplier, material, and service master data.

Additional Responsibilities As a Lead Buyer

• Coordinating and monitoring procurement activities within the team.
• Assigning and prioritizing sourcing activities and procurement projects.
• Preparing status reports on sourcing initiatives and procurement performance.
• Ensuring achievement of procurement objectives, KPIs, and savings targets.
• Supporting and implementing category strategies within the organization.
• Contributing to annual procurement planning activities.
• Approving contracts and purchase orders in SAP GOP in accordance with delegated authority levels.
• Identifying and scouting potential suppliers to support category strategies.
• Ensuring supplier onboarding and pre-qualification processes.
• Monitoring supplier performance and delivery execution.
• Supporting the resolution of supplier-related issues, complaints, and claims.
• Managing complex delivery-related complaints, claims, and liquidated damages cases.

Requirements

Professional Experience & Knowledge

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Procurement/Purchasing, including at least 1 year in an independent Buyer or Category Manager role.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and category management.
• Experience in supplier sourcing, tendering, and supplier selection processes.
• Knowledge of negotiation techniques and contract management practices.
• Experience in preparing and analyzing procurement and contract documentation.
• Very good command of MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good command of English, enabling effective communication in an international environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Network Development, CAPEX, and OPEX procurement categories.
• Knowledge of SAP Ariba and SAP GOP systems.
• Experience working in an international or multinational organization.

Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and make sound business decisions.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate insights and recommendations clearly and concisely.
• Team‑oriented mindset, openness, and a proactive approach to work.

Why is it worth joining us?

• We provide the opportunity to learn through contact with interesting business environments and projects,
• We offer competitive remuneration (including performance bonuses) and benefits. An attractive benefits package includes healthcare, a Company Social Benefits Fund, and employer-funded group insurance with an investment fund,
• We enable interested employees to develop in an international environment and participate in projects and training,

Place of work - Gdańsk

Employee Status

Regular- Indefinite

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Location

Poland-Gdańsk-al. Grunwaldzka