Strategic Procurement & GCU Claims Leader | Flexible Work

GATX Rail Austria GmbH; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office model

International working environment

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

GATX Rail Europe is seeking a charismatic leader to head Strategic Procurement for the freight wagon environment and to professionally steer the GCU Claim Management. The role covers both strategic sourcing and team leadership across Europe, with a focus on establishing long-term framework agreements and risk management.

You will lead a cross-functional team, collaborate with technical, market, finance and legal departments, and travel approximately 20% to oversee suppliers and partners.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in strategic procurement in logistics or freight wagons.
• Proven leadership experience.
• Extensive expertise in contract drafting, negotiation and claim management.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Fluent in Polish and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and further develop the Strategic Procurement function.
• Establish, negotiate, and conclude framework agreements with RUs, logistics providers, suppliers, and refurbishment workshops.
• Functional and disciplinary leadership of the European GCU Claim Handling Team.
• Full responsibility for claim management in line with the GCU, including escalation handling.
• Develop and implement sustainable procurement strategies.
• Monitor KPIs, manage suppliers, and assess risks.
• Collaborate with Technical Operations, Market Operations, Finance & Controlling, and Legal.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Leadership

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Travel readiness

Job description

GATX Rail Europe is seeking a charismatic leader to head Strategic Procurement for the freight wagon environment and to professionally steer the GCU Claim Management. The role covers both strategic sourcing and team leadership across Europe, with a focus on establishing long-term framework agreements and risk management.

You will lead a cross-functional team, collaborate with technical, market, finance and legal departments, and travel approximately 20% to oversee suppliers and partners.