If you want to be a part of keeping the world moving KION Business Services is the right place!

For our growing procurement team, we are currently looking for Category Buyer. As a valuable member of the Global Strategic Direct Procurement department, you will be in charge of the strategic procurement within the commodity Plastic and Rubber components. In close coordination with the Category Manager and internal Business Partners, you will shape the Category Strategy, optimize the global supply base; become an integral challenger in the early development phase, achieve material cost optimization at the supplier level also through effective supplier relationship management.

What we offer:

• Possibility to build new Procurement structures in Kraków

• Online recruitment process

• Hybrid work & Flexible Working Hours

• Private medical care in LuxMed Group

• MyBenefit Cafeteria Platform (with Multisport card available)

• Group Life Insurance

• Employee referral program

• Professional training & courses

• Sharing the costs of foreign language courses

• 4 hours off work per year for health check-ups ("Dzień na U")

• No dress code

• Possibility of growth inside of an organization

Tasks and Qualifications:

• Engineer & steer the supply base to achieve our objectives on quality, cost, delivery, business, and innovation, considering best practice methods as well as KIONs Procurement Strategy.
• Develop Category Strategies and the supplier portfolio in alignment with the Category Manager which includes regular supplier and market analysis as well as benchmarking
• Close cooperation with Advanced Sourcing to assure project requirements on the supply base and the transfer of market trends into the projects  
• Ensure the early involvement of the procurement (strategy) in the development process (Close cooperation with Module Management & Truck development)
• Maintain and develop relationships with strategic suppliers. Lead negotiations for the supplier portfolio in your area of responsibility. Manage and negotiate global contracts with strategic suppliers (NDAs, Long Term- / Supply Contracts, etc.).
• Proactively drive sourcing, resourcing, 2nd sourcing, etc. initiatives, effectively managing all internal as well as external relations to achieve the goals
• Manage crisis situations. Support and respond to unforeseen supply failures, working with suppliers and plant to deliver solutions

What will you need to succeed in the role? 

Must-have: 

• Experience in the procurement of mechanical or machined parts
• Bachelor's degree minimum in Business or Engineering and experience of 3+ years’ as a Category Buyer in Material Handling, Construction, Agriculture, Automotive Tier 1, or similarly demanding environment.
• Strategic thinking in the day-to-day decision making.
• Strong negotiation skills. Capable of leading negotiations for strategic supply contracts. Ability to develop and understand legal contracts.
• Good understanding of product cost breakdowns and experience in methods for TCO management, based on product cost analysis and cost engineering.
• Able to read and understand technical drawings and specifications. Good understanding of manufacturing processes and industry quality standards for industrial parts – appreciated.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office.
• Results driven, with the ability to drive projects self-reliant and successfully.
• Excellent communicator and presenter at key stakeholders / top executive level.
• Flexibility to travel within Europe, also at short notice.
• Very good English

Nice-to-have:

• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and industry quality standards for industrial parts
• Good SAP/R3 ERP experience
• Knowledge of German

Recruitment process:

• Screening call with selected candidates with our recruiter
• Video interview
• II video interview
• Feedback