Purchaser / Procurement Associate Specialist

Merck; Województwo wielkopolskie; On-site; PLN 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Wrzesnia, Poland, is seeking a purchasing professional to join the Supply Chain team. The role covers day-to-day procurement, PO management, supplier coordination, and ensuring continuity of supply in a manufacturing setting.

You will work with Planning, Production, Warehouse and Quality, perform quotations, and maintain data in ERP systems. Fluency in English and experience with SAP MM are preferred.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent in Procurement, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Initial experience in purchasing, supply chain, logistics or planning is advantageous.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day purchasing activities for assigned materials, goods and services.
• Create, maintain and follow up purchase orders and invoices per requirements.
• Monitor supplier order confirmations, open POs and delivery dates.
• Proactively follow up with suppliers on delays and discrepancies.
• Support continuity of supply by identifying shortages and risks.

Skills

Procurement know-how

Supplier collaboration

Purchasing processes

Procurement systems

Purchase orders

Inventory control management

Analytical thinking

Education

University degree or related education in Procurement or Supply Chain

Tools

ERP

SAP MM

SharePoint

Outlook

Pack Office

ENOVA

Quartis

GMAO

Job description

Job Description

Department / Site: Supply Chain / AH Technology Solutions / Wrzesnia, Poland.

ROLE & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute day-to-day purchasing activities for assigned materials, goods and services.
• Create, maintain and follow up purchase orders & invoices in accordance with business requirements and applicable procurement processes.
• Monitor supplier order confirmations, open purchase orders and agreed delivery dates.
• Proactively follow up with suppliers on delayed, incomplete or discrepant deliveries.
• Support continuity of supply by identifying potential shortages and delivery risks and escalating them when required.
• Maintain regular operational communication with suppliers regarding availability, lead times and deliveries.
• Obtain quotations and support the comparison of supplier offers when required.
• Cooperate with Planning, Production, Warehouse, Quality, Finance and other relevant internal stakeholders.
• Support the resolution of purchase order, delivery and invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier-related data and documentation in the relevant company systems.
• Support routine supplier performance monitoring, procurement reporting and analysis.
• Participate in cost-efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives within Procurement and Supply Chain.
• Perform purchasing activities in accordance with applicable company policies, procedures and compliance requirements.
• Preparation of statutory reports required by law based on Procurement department operations (GUS, OPAK, etc)
• Providing operational support to the Planning Department in day-to-day activities
• Procurement (Purchasing) within the SAP Procure-to-Pay process, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, supplier management, invoice processing, and payment workflows.
• At the request of his/her supervisor, he/she may be required to carry out ad hoc missions related to his/her responsibilities.

KEY COMPETENCES

• Procurement know-how and understanding of operational purchasing processes.
• Planning and organization - manages priorities and follows up multiple operational topics effectively.
• Problem solving - identifies supply, delivery or order-related issues and supports timely resolution.
• Communication and collaboration - works effectively with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail, including accuracy of purchasing data.
• Accountability and ownership for assigned activities.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Recurring knowledge: Good command of English, SAP (MM module).

Minimum education or Equivalent experience

• University degree or relevant professional education, preferably in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Economics or a related field.
• Initial professional experience in purchasing, supply chain, logistics, planning or a related area would be an advantage.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment would be an advantage.

Computer software/tools

• Outlook
• Pack Office
• SharePoint
• ERP
• GMAO
• Quartis
• CORIM
• ENOVA

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

• Occasional national/international travel
• Regular national/international travel
• Others

Employee Status

Regular

Required Skills

• Inventory Control Management
• Operational Procurement
• Procurement
• Procurement Systems
• Purchase Orders
• Purchasing Processes
• Purchasing Supplies
• Supplier Collaboration
• Supplier Performance Monitoring
• Supply Chain Processes