Strategic Buyer

Helprise; Warszawa; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Co-financing of sports packages

Employee discounts

Free parking

Job summary

A global sourcing organization is seeking a Strategic Buyer in Indiana to drive category profitability by sourcing food products from European and Asian markets. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in the FMCG sector, strong negotiation skills, and a proven track record in importing products to the Polish market. This role involves managing the full procurement cycle and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches. The organization offers a dynamic working environment with professional development opportunities and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Buyer/Strategic Buyer in FMCG/food industry.
• Proven success in importing products to the Polish market.
• Fluent in Polish, Russian, and English.

Responsibilities

• Identify and onboard suppliers and distributors in Europe and Asia.
• Manage sourcing and procurement cycles.
• Lead negotiations and formalize supplier agreements.
• Build strategic supplier partnerships.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for product launches.
• Optimize purchasing conditions and costs.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Understanding of cross-cultural business practices

Relationship building

Market trend analysis

Job description

Helprise is an organization that combines global reach with local talent. We work for companies that value quality, partnership, and responsibility, creating teams that really work. By precisely matching skills and business needs, we connect specialists with projects where their knowledge has a real impact. By joining us, you become part of an environment where matching is not a coincidence, but a decision.

We are currently supporting one of our clients in the FMCG (food) sector in hiring a proactive and commercially driven Strategic Buyer. This role is focused on actively building and expanding a high-quality, differentiated product portfolio by sourcing unique food products from European and Asian markets. You will play a key role in driving category profitability through supplier strategy, effective negotiations, and introducing innovative products to the Polish market. This is an end-to-end procurement role with strong exposure to international business and cross-functional collaboration.

YOU WILL

• Proactively identify, approach, and onboard new suppliers and distributors across Europe and Asia, building relationships from scratch
• Manage the full sourcing and procurement cycle, including offer analysis, supplier selection, and private label product development
• Lead commercial negotiations (pricing, payment terms, exclusivity) and formalize supplier agreements aligned with business goals
• Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships to maximize long‑term value
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Planning, Logistics, Quality, Marketing, and Finance teams to ensure smooth product launches
• Monitor market trends, consolidate orders, and continuously optimize purchasing conditions and costs

YOU NEED

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an independent Buyer/Strategic Buyer within FMCG/food industry, including proven success in importing products to the Polish market
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to drive and enforce commercial agreements
• Experience working directly with suppliers from Asia (e.g. China, Vietnam, India) and Eastern Europe/Baltics, with solid understanding of cross‑cultural business practices
• Knowledge of food import regulations within the EU
• Strong analytical skills and ability to compare offers, work with data, and draw actionable insights
• Language skills: Polish (min. B1/C2), Russian (min. B2/C1), and English (min. B2) for effective international communication and negotiations

• A real impact on shaping the client’s product portfolio on the Polish market
• Work in a dynamic and ambitious environment, with opportunities to participate in trade fairs and strategic projects
• Necessary work tools and strong team support during the onboarding process
• Support in professional development through access to training and opportunities to enhance competencies
• Stable employment in a growing organization, private medical care funded by the employer, co‑financing of sports packages, employee discounts, PPK, and free parking