Procurement Specialist - Warehousing

Panasonic Industry Europe GmbH; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

International work environment

Training opportunities

Job summary

Panasonic Industry Europe GmbH in Warsaw is seeking a Procurement Specialist for warehousing. You will develop sourcing strategies, lead RFPs/RFIs, and analyze market trends to optimize costs in an international, matrix-driven environment.

The role offers hybrid work with 2 days in the office and opportunities for professional growth within a multinational team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or Logistics.
• 3+ years in a procurement role with a focus on logistics.
• Experience with procurement systems and bidding platforms; strong MS Office skills.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term warehousing sourcing strategies.
• Lead RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs for warehousing services.
• Analyze market trends, conduct TCO analyses, and benchmark studies.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for logistics planning.
• Support supplier performance reviews and cost optimization.

Skills

Fluent English

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Procurement systems

Bidding platforms

MS Office suite

Job description

Procurement Specialist - Warehousing

Warsaw

Panasonic Europe B.V. (Poland)

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement long-term sourcing strategies for the warehousing category, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, trade, and corporate standards
• Analyze market trends, risks, and opportunities; conduct benchmarking studies, cost modeling, and total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses.
• Analyze warehousing data to identify trends, draw conclusions, and provide actionable recommendations for process improvement and cost optimization
• Lead RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs for warehousing services
• Prepare tender data and inputs based on business needs, and 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 warehousing & logistics providers
• Conduct regular business reviews and support supplier performance management (e.g., cost and service quality).
• Cooperate with cross-functional teams to support logistics planning and network design through supplier engagement and process optimization.
• Explore and implement innovative warehousing solutions (e.g., bidding platforms, green logistics).

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or Logistics.
• 3+ years of experience in a procurement environment, with a strong focus on the logistics category (experience in warehousing category will be advantage)
• Experience with procurement systems and bidding platforms, as well as Microsoft Office applications, including Word, advanced Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Organizational and administrative skills to manage multiple queries effectively
• Experience working in international teams within a 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
• Attractive social, fitness & health benefits
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid mode of working - 2 days in the office
• High Work-Life Balance
• Transportation allowanceSpecial discounts on Panasonic products

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.