Senior Strategic Buyer - Supply Chain & Inventory

HUBER+SUHNER; Krzeszowice; On-site; PLN 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

quarterly and annual bonus scheme

private healthcare (Medicover)

co-financed Sports Packages (Medicover

life insurance

employee capital plans (PPK)

extra day off (Company day)

Job summary

HUBER+SUHNER Polatis is seeking a Senior Operational Buyer to ensure timely, cost-efficient availability of materials for production. You will lead day-to-day purchasing, manage supplier schedules and monitor ERP/MRP data to support continuous supply and inventory targets.

In this senior role, you will own escalations, drive process improvements and mentor colleagues, collaborating with Production, Planning, Engineering and Finance to optimise costs and service levels.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in purchasing, materials planning, procurement or supply chain in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's or higher in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration or related field.
• Strong knowledge of MRP and ERP systems.
• Experience in supplier relationship management and delivery performance improvement.
• Solid understanding of inventory management and material control processes.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of impact of shortages on performance.
• Knowledge of supply chain risk management and shortage recovery.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to analyse data and make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the supply of materials and components to support production requirements.
• Manage purchase orders, supplier schedules and material availability.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and resolve delivery, quality and supply issues.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure accurate data within ERP/MRP systems.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to maintain production continuity.
• Collaborate with Production, Planning and Engineering teams to resolve material-related challenges.
• Prepare reports and analyse supplier, inventory and purchasing performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, cost-effectiveness and service levels.
• Support and mentor colleagues within the Supply Chain team.
• Desirable: experience in electronics, manufacturing or engineering industries.

Skills

MRP knowledge

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Education

Higher education in Logistics / Supply Chain / Procurement

Job description

HUBER+SUHNER Polatis is seeking a Senior Operational Buyer to ensure timely, cost-efficient availability of materials for production. You will lead day-to-day purchasing, manage supplier schedules and monitor ERP/MRP data to support continuous supply and inventory targets.

In this senior role, you will own escalations, drive process improvements and mentor colleagues, collaborating with Production, Planning, Engineering and Finance to optimise costs and service levels.