Procurement Project Lead Ref. No: 8551

We are currently recruiting experts for a new branch of a global chemical and process engineering company in Cracow.

Region: Kraków, małopolskie

Project Procurement experience
Knowledge and experience in sourcing proprietary equipment
Have a technical background and basic understanding of supplier market for complex technical categories
Experience with cost breakdowns and TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) analysis
Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Proficiency in SAP, procurement systems, and advanced Excel/analytics tools
Consistently achieving results, displays a can-do attitude
Willingness and ability to take on responsibility
Act proactively and flexibly in all areas within projects
Open and honest communication

Responsible for Procurement in a project, from end-to-end supplier performance and delivery of proprietary equipment
Drives and support operational and tactical procurement activities - in dedicated categories/projects or cross categories/projects at a local or global level for products and services to meet requirements regarding cost, time, and quality
Main contact person towards the Suppliers on global scale, ensures a good collaboration
Partner with Category Managers and overall Global Procurement on supplier selection and sourcing strategy
Execution of sourcing projects based on category management sourcing strategy
Plan procurement activities and drive procure to pay process for RFQ, negotiation, Purchase order placement, follow up and invoice handling, prepare contracts
Discuss and negotiate General conditions of purchasing or align on special conditions
Drive saving opportunities within project negotiation
Immediately register and respond to unforeseen supply failures
First line system support on Procurement systems and manage the optimization of supporting purchasing tools
Supporting initiatives or projects from Procurement Excellence, working on improvement to more efficient processes

The exciting opportunity to be a part of a newly established centre of excellence in Cracow
International environment and global projects
Compensation reflecting experience and expertise
Supportive and friendly atmosphere
Hybrid working model