Strategic Category Buyer – Electronics Ref. PL25- R802 – S01 Job location: Mazowieckie / hybrid[...]

e-bigfish; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 336,000 - 422,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm is looking for a Strategic Category Buyer – Electronics to implement category strategies for electronics across Poland. The role will manage a purchasing volume of approx. EUR 250 million and involves full Source-to-Contract processes. Candidates should have strong experience in strategic sourcing, fluency in Polish and English, and be proficient in SAP and Excel. This position offers a hybrid work model, requiring regular travel, and aims to transform procurement practices within a growing company.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Flexibility and autonomy

Modern business culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing or category management.
• Strong understanding of electronics category required.
• Hands-on experience in Source-to-Contract activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for key electronics components.
• Lead the full Source-to-Contract (StC) process.
• Negotiate long-term agreements and monitor supplier performance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Risk assessment

Fluent Polish

Fluent English

Education

Degree in supply chain, electronics, engineering, or related area

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

# Strategic Category Buyer – Electronics Ref. PL25- R802 – S013. Strategic Category Buyer – Electronics Ref. PL25- R802 – S0107.01.2026# Strategic Category Buyer – Electronics Ref. PL25- R802 – S01### **Job location:** Mazowieckie / hybrid remote (frequent travel across Poland)### **Ref:** PL25- R802 – S01**Location:**mazowieckie / hybrid remote (frequent travel across Poland)**Industry:** Advanced electronics, defence technologies**Our Client:**operates in the fast-evolving defence business area and is currently undergoing a major transformation of its procurement function. With several production facilities across Poland and a growing international footprint, the company is investing in modernizing processes and building a centralized, professional sourcing structure.This newly created role is part of a broader shift towards category-driven procurement with clear strategic goals and cross-plant cooperation.**Position Overview**We are looking for an experienced and motivated Strategic Category Buyer – Electronics to develop and implement category strategies for key electronics components across all production sites.The selected candidate will be responsible for the full Source-to-Contract (StC) process for electronics, including processors, PCBs, semiconductors, diodes, and electronic enclosures. The annual purchasing volume within the category is approx. EUR 250 million. The position reports directly to the CPO.**Key Responsibilities*** Build execute a group-wide category strategy for electronics, covering components such as processors, PCBs, semiconductors, diodes, and enclosures* Collect and analyse data to support category planning, supplier segmentation, and decision-making* Consolidate the supplier base and standardize commercial terms across business units* Lead the full Source-to-Contract (StC) process: supplier identification, RfX, evaluation, negotiations, contracting, and onboarding* Organize tenders and competitive bidding processes in alignment with internal procedures* Negotiate long-term agreements and commercial conditions with key suppliers* Monitor and assess supplier performance, ensuring alignment with service-level expectations and technical requirements* Identify and mitigate risks related to global supply chains, raw material pricing, and availability* Propose and implement procurement process improvements and cost-optimization initiatives* Act as the single point of contact for internal stakeholders regarding electronics procurement matters* Track market developments, pricing trends, and innovations in the electronics category* Ensure achievement of procurement KPIs, including cost efficiency, OTIF delivery, contractual coverage, and component quality* Maintain accurate data and documentation in SAP and internal procurement systems* Travel regularly to production sites and attend relevant trade fairs and supplier meetings**Qualifications & Profile*** **Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing or category management*** **Strong understanding of electronics category (must-have)*** Hands-on experience in Source-to-Contract activities* Strategic thinking skills with the ability to connect data and long-term planning* Strong analytical mindset and data-driven approach to decision-making* Ability to realistically assess risks, situations and supplier capabilities* Proficient in SAP and Excel* Strong communication skills – confident and proactive in stakeholder interaction* Excellent time management and analytical thinking* Fluency in Polish and English (min. B2/C1)* Driving license – category B* Degree in supply chain, electronics, engineering, or related area* Willingness to travel regularly and build cross-site alignment* Strategic role with real ownership of the electronics category* High visibility and direct collaboration with a transformation-focused CPO* Freedom to shape the sourcing strategy from the ground up* Modern business culture under dynamic leadership* Hybrid work model with flexibility and autonomyIf this opportunity sounds like the right fit for your experience and aspirations, we warmly invite you to apply by sending your CV to [e-mail]. Feel free to reach out directly if you have any questions about the role or the recruitment process.**Application Note:** Please include the following clause directly in your CV: “I hereby agree to the processing of personal data included in my application for the needs necessary to carry out the recruitment process conducted by Big Fish Polska Sp. z o.o. in accordance with art. 6 par. 1 lit. a Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation). I also consent to processing of my personal data for the purposes of any future recruitment processes.”Big Fish is an international recruitment and skills development company for procurement professionals – proudly serving the market for over 20 years.---Zainteresowane osoby spełniające oczekiwania naszego klienta prosimy o przesłanie aktualnego CV na [e-mail] zawierającego:"Zgadzam się na wykorzystanie przez firmę Big Fish Polska Sp. z o.o. danych osobowych w celu pośrednictwa pracy (posiadania i przetwarzania przekazanych danych osobowych oraz ich udostępniania klientom w ramach prowadzonych projektów rekrutacyjnych) zgodnie z obowiązującą Ustawą o Ochronie Danych Osobowych (Dz.U.2002 r. Nr 101 poz. 926) aż do momentu pisemnego wycofania zgody. Potwierdzam, że zostałem poinformowany o prawach do zmiany, dostępu i ochrony tych danych".**Strategic Category Buyer – Electronics****Ref.****PL25-** **R802 – S01**