Procurement Specialist Transportation

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Polska; On-site; PLN 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational organization is seeking a Procurement Specialist to develop sourcing strategies and manage logistics in an international environment. Candidates should have a degree in business or logistics, along with 3+ years of experience in procurement, fluency in English, and strong negotiation skills. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and various benefits including training opportunities and transportation allowance.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration package

Social, fitness & health benefits

Transportation allowance

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience in a Procurement environment with a focus on logistics.
• Experience working in international teams and matrix organizations.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term sourcing strategies.
• Analyze market trends and transportation data.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships.
• Explore innovative transportation solutions.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in business administration, economics or logistics

Tools

Freight Procurement systems

MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Are you looking for a new opportunity that offers meaningful work with true purpose? We would love to welcome you to our multinational team! Your growth is our growth. We invest in your future by enhancing your skills and abilities through training opportunities and interesting challenges.

At Panasonic, we believe in the power of collaboration - only together can we continue to expand our innovative edge and exceed our customers' expectations. We are a powerful brand with a rich company culture, based on our 7 principles. It's not just about what we do, but how we do it. To fulfil our social responsibilities, we will continue to do what we have done for over 100 years - to enrich people's lives at home and at work, and move society forward.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Develop and implement long-term sourcing strategies ensuring transportation compliance with safety, environmental, trade, and corporate standards
• Analyze market trends, risks, and opportunities; conduct benchmark studies, cost modeling, and analysis of total cost of ownership
• Analyze transportation and sourcing data to identify trends, draw conclusions, and provide actionable recommendations for process improvement and cost optimization
• Lead RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs for transportation services
• Prepare tender data input based on business needs, evaluate supplier proposals and scenarios
• Negotiate contracts to secure the best value and ensure adherence to agreed terms and conditions
• Develop and manage relationships with key transportation and logistics providers
• Conduct regular business reviews, address and support on supplier performance management (e.g., OTIF, cost, service quality)
• Support logistics planning, route optimization, and network design through supplier engagement for process optimization
• Explore and implement innovative transportation solutions (e.g., digital freight platforms, green logistics)

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's or master's degree in business administration, economics or logistics
• 3+ years of work experience in Procurement environment with special focus on logistics category
• Experience with Freight Procurement systems & bidding platforms, MS Office products including Word, advanced Excel, and Power Point
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Strong communication & negotiation & analytical skills
• Organizational and administrative skills to manage multiple queries effectively
• Experience in working in international teams in matrix organization and a multicultural environment

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• A challenging role where you can actively contribute to the company's success and take on responsibility
• International work environment
• Variety of training and development opportunities
• Attractive remuneration package, social, fitness & health benefits
• Flexible working hours
• Generous mobile working option
• High Work-Life Balance
• Transportation allowance
• Special discounts on Panasonic products

ABOUT US

Panasonic is one of the largest and leading electronic product manufacturers in the world. The depth and variety of our research capabilities, manufacturing expertise, high quality and sophisticated products have remained strong since 1918. Our mission is to create the Panasonic business of "tomorrow." By integrating business, technology, and creativity, we will realize ideal lifestyles and societies solving social issues globally. Learn more about Sustainability at Panasonic.

Please find here more information about Panasonic as an employer.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Fairness and equality are in our DNA. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where people feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We want to ensure that our people are respected for who they are as individuals, valued for what they do and celebrated for their contribution to our business and our community. We are committed to promoting inclusion for the success of our business.

Panasonic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability, or any other characteristics.