Buyer with English

Location: Katowice

Office attendance: 3 days per week

Recruitment process: online

About your future employer:

Are you an experienced procurement professional looking for an international challenge? Join our Client team, a global leader in motion and industrial solutions, as we expand our European procurement team. We are seeking a dynamic individual to take ownership of strategic purchasing projects across packaging materials and international transport services.

Buyer with English 

Here are some of the things you can look forward to:

• Manage and lead end-to-end purchasing processes including tenders, contract negotiations, and supplier management.
• Drive sourcing strategies for packaging and transportation categories (road, sea, air).
• Cooperate with supply chain and procurement teams across 7 manufacturing plants in Europe, a distribution center in France, and counterparts in China, India, and the US.
• Execute ongoing strategic projects including major tenders for UK, Polish, and ocean freight, packaging consolidation, and BP26 support.
• Develop and implement short-, mid-, and long-term commodity strategies, including sustainability and cost-optimization goals.
• Deliver regular updates and structured analysis for internal stakeholders.

Job Requirements:

• Professional experience in international purchasing.
• Hands-on experience in running tenders and negotiating contract terms via e-platforms.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Strong analytical skills and excellent command of MS Excel.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel (approx. 20–30%).

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of the packaging and transportation markets.
• French language skills.
• SAP, Power BI, Power Query experience.
• Experience in building commodity strategies.

Our Client has a lot to offer:

• Employment in a global, stable company with a strong presence in Europe.
• Medical package, Multisport subsidy, Employee Assistance Program.
• Language courses and training opportunities aligned with business needs.
• Benefits from the Company Social Benefits Fund (e.g., holiday subsidies, children’s camps, team-building events).
• Opportunities for growth in a collaborative and international work environment.

Recruitment process:

• Short interview with Antal Consultant
• Teams meeting with Hiring Manager
• Final interview with European Supply Chain Manager
• Employment

What is Antal?  

Recruitment company!   

We are the leader in the recruitment of specialists and managers, as well as in HR consulting. The brand is present in 35 countries and has been operating in Poland since 1996. During this time we built many candidates' careers, thanks to our flexible and comprehensive approach to all recruitment processes. Our specialists, completely free of charge, will help you find and get the best job for you!   

What will you gain by applying for Antal job offer?  

Free career support!  

By applying for Antal offers, you will receive support from our Consultant, who will keep in touch with you via e-mail or phone, help you prepare for the interview, and take care of the quality of the recruitment process. 

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