Senior Buyer

af; Poznań; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Private medical care

Social insurance

Language course subsidies

Opportunity to work on international projects

Language course subsidies

Job summary

A global industrial materials company is seeking a Senior Buyer to join their team in Poznań, Poland. This role demands a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of experience in procurement within an industrial environment. The successful candidate will execute sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and lead negotiations. Offering a hybrid work model and a benefits package, this opportunity enables involvement in international projects while promoting a dynamic and compliant procurement process.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in indirect procurement, preferably in industrial or manufacturing.
• Proven record of delivering commercial value through sourcing initiatives.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders.
• Excellent English skills, written and verbal.
• Strong supplier relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in procurement systems (SAP, Ariba, etc.) and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Identify, evaluate, onboard, and manage suppliers.
• Lead negotiations and develop contracts.
• Collaborate with internal teams across multiple locations.
• Collaborate with internal teams across multiple locations.
• Monitor market trends and supply chain risks.
• Implement process improvements in procurement systems and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and ethical standards.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation skills

Fluent German

Excellent English

Procurement systems (SAP, Ariba)

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Ariba

Microsoft Office

Job description

For our client, a global company in the industrial materials and chemicals sector, we are looking for a Senior Buyer.

The salary indicated for this position has been estimated based on the Devire 2025 Salary Report.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in indirect procurement, preferably within an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Fluency in spoken and written German
• ExcellentEnglish skills, written and verbal
• Strong supplier relationship management and negotiation skills
• Proven record of delivering commercial value through sourcing initiatives
• Proficiency in procurement systems (SAP, Ariba, etc.) and Microsoft Office
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all level

Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance
• Identify, evaluate, onboard, and manage suppliers
• Lead negotiations and develop contracts
• Analyze spend data and identify savings opportunities
• Collaborate with internal teams across multiple locations
• Monitor market trends and supply chain risks
• Implement process improvements in procurement systems and reporting
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and ethical standards

The offer

• Stable employment based on a full-time contract
• Work in a modern, comfortable office in Poznań
• Hybrid work model - 3 days in the office per week
• Benefits package, including flexible working hours, private medical care, social insurance, and language course subsidies
• Opportunity to work on international projects
• Contribution to strategic procurement initiatives in a dynamic industrial environment