Senior Buyer

Swarovski; Województwo pomorskie; On-site; PLN 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible work options

Private medical coverage

Life insurance

Exclusive Swarovski product discounts

Employee volunteering leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Swarovski is seeking a Senior Buyer to join our Global Business Services in Poland. You will manage purchasing within Corporate Procurement Guidelines, select suppliers, negotiate terms, and track orders while ensuring compliance and strong supplier partnerships.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years as a Buyer, SAP MM/Ariba knowledge, and fluent English with German as an asset, plus a degree in Purchasing, Logistics, or Business Administration. This is a hybrid role offering global exposure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Buyer.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and SAP MM and SAP Ariba.
• Fluency in English; German language is a plus.
• Degree in Purchasing, Logistics or Business Administration.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to multitask and work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Purchase in alignment with corporate guidelines.
• Select suppliers from defined supplier pool.
• Negotiate terms and contract new suppliers.
• Create and track purchase orders and requisitions.
• Collaborate with the local country organization and Spokes.
• Support claims management and day-to-day issues.

Skills

Fluency in English

German language (asset)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Logistics, or Business Administration

Tools

SAP MM

SAP Ariba

Job description

At Swarovski, you don’t just join a brand - you help reinvent one of the most iconic names in fashion and design. Here, bold ideas matter, creativity drives change, collaboration is valued, and your work shapes how the world experiences brilliance. If you’re ready to push boundaries, grow your skills, and leave your mark where innovation meets timeless elegance, we’re ready for you. Our Global Business Services offices based in Poland, Costa Rica and Malaysia, are vibrant workplaces where your expertise makes a global impact. You’ll collaborate across borders, deliver high-quality services, and help shape a people-centered organization. We are looking for a Senior Buyer where you will get a chance to work in a rewarding role within a diverse team that is pushing boundaries. Be part of a truly iconic global brand, learn and grow with us. We’re bold and inventive, revealing astonishing things like no one else can. A world of wonder awaits you.

About the job

• Purchasing in alignment within the frame of value limits, as defined in the Corporate Procurement Guidelines
• Select suppliers from defined supplier pool
• Negotiate terms and contract new suppliers
• Solicit, track and collect vendor quotes and prepare for review with business
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Corporate Procurement guidelines and policies
• Build, document and continuously update defined market and product knowledge for goods and services
• Create and track purchase orders, track and check purchase requisitions
• Ensure close collaboration with the local country organization and Spokes
• Support material groups/categories in claim management matters and handle day-to-day claims

About you

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Buyer
• Knowledge of the operational procurement processes and systems SAP MM and SAP Ariba (as an asset)
• Fluency in English – German as an asset
• Degree in preferably Purchasing, Logistics, Business Administration
• Customer service orientation, strong service partnership understanding and good communication and negotiation skills
• Continuous improvement mindset, process orientation and a solution delivery-oriented work approach
• Strong coordinative and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and work to tight deadlines

What we offer

• Learning and career development programs to help you grow
• Hybrid and flexible work options to support your work-life balance
• A global employee assistance program offering support in the areas of mental, physical, and emotional health, managerial support as well as finance and legal matters
• Paid volunteering leave to support causes that matter to you
• Exclusive employee discounts on Swarovski products
• Private medical coverage
• Life insurance
• MyBenefit program
• Employee social fund
• Recognition awards
• Volunteering leave

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About Swarovski

Swarovski creates crystal-based products of unique quality and craftsmanship that bring joy and celebrate individuality. Founded in Austria in 1895, we design, manufacture, and sell the world’s finest crystals, gemstones, Swarovski Created Diamonds, zirconia, jewelry, accessories, and home décor. Sustainability and responsibility are at the heart of our brand, from circular innovation to diversity, inclusion, and the philanthropic work of the Swarovski Foundation. We empower people to express their individuality with confidence and respect, and we believe that different perspectives make us stronger. Swarovski is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair, inclusive recruitment and to building a workplace where everyone feels they truly belong. Joining Swarovski means being part of a bigger purpose. You can create a positive impact and work wonders by bringing your unique ideas to life. Together, we’ll inspire the world of interior décor, fashion, culture, film and entertainment.

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