Strategic Category Buyer - Mast & Hydraulics (Hybrid)

KION Group; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work & Flexible Working Hours

Private medical care (LuxMed)

4 hours off work per year for health (

MyBenefit Cafeteria Platform

Group Life Insurance

Employee referral program

Professional training & courses

Language courses available

No dress code

Growth inside an organization

Job summary

KION Business Services Polska, part of the KION Group, is recruiting a Category Buyer in Cracow. You will steer the supply base to meet strategic goals, develop category strategies, and coordinate with internal partners to optimize costs and supplier performance.

You will negotiate global contracts, manage supplier relationships, and drive sourcing initiatives across Europe. Strong English, strategic thinking, and ability to travel are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering; 3+ years as a Commodity Buyer in applicable industries.
• Strategic thinking in day‑to‑day decision making.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to lead supplier contract negotiations.
• Understanding of product cost breakdowns and TCO management.
• Ability to read technical drawings and understand manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Results driven with project leadership abilities.
• Excellent communicator and presenter to stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel within Europe, at short notice.
• Very good English skills.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and steer the supply base to meet quality, cost, delivery, and innovation goals.
• Develop Category Strategies and supplier portfolio aligned with Category Manager.
• Collaborate with Advanced Sourcing to translate market trends into projects.
• Involve procurement early in development processes with Module Management & Truck development.
• Maintain and develop relationships with strategic suppliers; lead negotiations and manage contracts.
• Drive sourcing initiatives and manage internal and external relations.
• Manage crisis situations and respond to supply failures with solutions.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Contract understanding

Cost breakdowns / TCO

Technical drawings reading

MS Office

Communication

Travel flexibility

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

SAP/R3 ERP

Job description

KION Business Services Polska, part of the KION Group, is recruiting a Category Buyer in Cracow. You will steer the supply base to meet strategic goals, develop category strategies, and coordinate with internal partners to optimize costs and supplier performance.

You will negotiate global contracts, manage supplier relationships, and drive sourcing initiatives across Europe. Strong English, strategic thinking, and ability to travel are essential in this role.