KION Business Services Polska is part of the KION Group is a world-leading supplier of forklift trucks, warehouse technology and supply chain solutions. We already employ more than 42,000 people in over 100 countries and are thus significantly driving the future of intralogistics while pursuing a clear sustainability strategy.

For our procurement department we are currently looking for Category Buyer, who will be in charge for the purchasing of C-Part components for two of our European locations.

The scope for C-Parts includes parts for fastening like screws, nuts, washers, clamps caps and so on, managed in a KANBAN process, for our material handling trucks. In this context you will work within a European purchasing team with colleagues in several European locations, close together with your manager located in Germany and an interdisciplinary local C-Part team of Logistic, Production, Quality and R&D.

Join KION Business Services and shape the intelligent supply chain solutions that power everyday life!

We offer:

• 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 trainings in your area of responsibility

• 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

• Company co-sponsored learning & development opportunities

Tasks and Qualifications:

Your Responsibility:

• Process market analyses and request for quotations in line with technical specifications, fix supplier decisions, place purchase orders, set delivery dates for first deliveries or first samples and chase the deliveries of the parts.

• Lead negotiations with suppliers in terms of price.

• Manage and develop the supply base, to achieve our targets in delivery, quality, cost and innovation.

• Maintain and develop relationships with strategic suppliers including contract management (NDA’s, Long Term- / Supply Contracts etc).

• Support the development and implementation of the Commodity Strategy and align the supplier portfolio together with the Lead Buyer.

• Act as interface between supplier and Engineering in case of technical questions / discussions.

• Monitor and manage influences on performance and achievements on the procurement’s KPIs, in line with local requirements and rules.

• Manage crisis situations. Support and respond to unforeseen supply failures, working with supplier and OU to deliver solutions to avoid line stops.

• Optimize the KANBAN process for your locations in close contact and alignment with the logistic team on site.

• Support in regional and global Procurement initiatives.

Your Skills and Expertise:

• Bachelor’s Degree or comparable education in Engineering or Business and ideally experience as Commodity Buyer in Material Handling, Construction, Agriculture, Automotive Tier 1 or similarly demanding environment.

• Strategic thinking in the day to day decision making.

• Very good understanding of manufacturing processes and industry quality standards.

• Strong negotiation skills.

• Able to read and understand technical drawings and -specifications.

• Proficient in using Microsoft Office application. Good SAP/R3 ERP knowledge is a benefit.

• Result driven, with the ability to drive projects self-reliant and successfully.

• Team oriented in a global purchasing and local operations team.

• Good in problem solving, communication and presentation skills are necessary.

• Flexibility to travel within Europe

• Good English is mandatory, a second language will be an advantage.

If you have any questions - feel free to contact us at

rekrutacja.krakow@kiongroup.com

Apply for the role and join us!