Purchasing Manager

Ontex; Radomsko; On-site; PLN 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontex Poland is seeking an experienced Indirect Purchasing Manager to lead local indirect procurement activities and align with the group’s global strategy. You will manage local suppliers, implement category plans, and drive cost savings while ensuring policy compliance.

Collaborate with Group Procurement and internal stakeholders to optimize processes, test platforms like Coupa, and promote continuous improvement in procurement performance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in indirect procurement and category management.
• Proven supplier management, sourcing and negotiation skills.
• Capable of implementing global strategies locally while ensuring policy compliance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with cost-saving initiatives and familiarity with DPO metrics is a plus.
• Proficient in English and Polish.

Responsibilities

• Implement global procurement strategies at local level with compliance to policies.
• Manage local suppliers: sourcing, contracts, performance, relationships.
• Drive cost-saving and value-creation aligned with global targets.
• Monitor procurement KPIs, savings, compliance, and DPO.
• Serve as main local contact for procurement topics and stakeholder relations.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and ways of working.
• Support Source-to-Pay (Coupa) implementation including testing and training.

Skills

Indirect procurement

Supplier management

Sourcing

Negotiations

Stakeholder management

Cost savings

English

Tools

Coupa

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Indirect Purchasing Manager to join our team and take responsibility for local indirect procurement activities in line with the company’s global procurement strategy.

In this role, you will manage local suppliers and indirect procurement categories, drive cost savings, ensure compliance with procurement policies, and continuously improve purchasing processes. You will work closely with the Group Procurement team as well as key stakeholders across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement global procurement strategies and category plans at the local level, ensuring compliance with company policies and processes.
• Manage local suppliers, including sourcing, negotiations, contracts, supplier performance, and ongoing relationship management.
• Drive cost-saving and value-creation initiatives in line with global procurement targets.
• Monitor supplier performance and key procurement KPIs, including savings, compliance, and DPO.
• Act as the main point of contact for procurement-related topics locally and build strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, tools, and ways of working.
• Support the implementation of the Source-to-Pay (S2P) platform - Coupa, including local testing, training, and process implementation.
• Collaborate with the Group Procurement team and relevant departments to ensure alignment between local needs and global procurement objectives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality, safety, environmental, ethical, and company requirements.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and operational excellence.

Requirements:

• Strong experience in indirect procurement, with a good understanding of procurement strategies and category management.
• Proven experience in supplier management, sourcing, and negotiations.
• Ability to implement global strategies in a local environment while ensuring compliance with company policies and processes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across different departments and organizational levels.
• Experience in cost-saving initiatives and a good understanding of financial metrics like DPO and their impact on procurement decisions.
• Ability to manage procurement projects and drive continuous process improvement.
• Proficiency in English and the local language.
• Experience with procurement systems or Source-to-Pay platforms (e.g. Coupa) would be an advantage.

Offer:

• Stable employment based on an employment contract.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• The opportunity to work in an international environment within a stable and well-established company with a strong market position.
• Participation in international projects and the implementation of modern procurement solutions.
• A comprehensive package of additional benefits, including life insurance, private medical care, and benefits from the Company Social Benefits Fund (ZFŚS).
• A friendly working atmosphere and comfortable working conditions.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.