Procurement Trainee

ROCKWOOL Group; Poznań; On-site; PLN 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

ROCKWOOL Group in Poznań is seeking a Procurement Trainee to join the MRO team within Group Sourcing & Procurement (GSP). You will support end-to-end procurement, convert operational needs into timely purchases, and assist with supplier engagement to enable cost-saving initiatives.

The role offers hands-on exposure to procurement processes, cross-functional collaboration, and a fast track to a career in strategic sourcing for an industry-leading rock wool solutions provider.

Qualifications

• Ideally two years of Bachelor studies in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or Logistics.
• Basic procurement or supply-chain experience (internship or coursework) is an advantage.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with data.
• Good analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Effective communicator in English (intermediate/business level).

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end MRO procurement processes: RFQs, requisitions, and PO follow-up.
• Contact suppliers to request quotes and maintain supplier communication logs.
• Assist Category Managers with price comparisons and spend analysis.
• Verify incoming parts data and address specification gaps.
• Maintain procurement records in SAP/ERP and support data hygiene tasks.
• Support ad-hoc procurement projects and supplier/factory site visits when applicable.

Skills

Excel

Analytical mindset

English communication

Education

Bachelor studies in Business/Supply Chain/Engineering/Logistics

Tools

SAP/ERP

Job description

We are seeking a Procurement Trainee to be based in our Poznań location to join Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) team.

Ready to help build a better future for generations to come? In an ever-changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly. At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions.

Join us and make a difference! Join the Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) team within Group Sourcing & Procurement (GSP) and work at the operational heart of ROCKWOOL. You will support procurement activities that keep our factories running - helping convert operational needs into timely purchases, supporting supplier engagement and contributing to cost‑saving initiatives. This role offers hands‑on exposure to procurement processes, strong cross‑functional collaboration and a fast track to developing a career in strategic sourcing.

What you will be doing :

• Support end‑to‑end MRO procurement processes : convert parts lists into RFQs, create purchase requisitions, and assist with PO follow‑up;
• Contact suppliers to request quotations, collate responses and maintain supplier communication logs;
• Assist Category Managers with basic price comparisons, spend analysis and tender documentation;
• Verify incoming parts data and elevate specification gaps;
• Maintain and update procurement records in SAP/ERP and support master‑data hygiene tasks;
• Support ad‑hoc procurement projects (e.g., supplier qualification, small tenders) and participate in supplier/factory site visits when applicable.

What you bring :

• Ideally completed at least two years of Bachelor studies (Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Logistics or related);
• Basic procurement or supply‑chain experience (internship or coursework) is an advantage;
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with data;
• Good analytical mindset, attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Effective communicator in English (intermediate/business level);
• Availability for