Buyer with English

Location: Katowice

Office attendance: 3 days per week

Recruitment process: online

About your future employer:

Are you an experienced procurement professional with a technical background, looking for an international challenge?Join our Client’s team — a global leader in motion and industrial solutions — as we expand our European procurement organization. We are looking for a proactive and skilled individual to take ownership of strategic sourcing initiatives in the area of mechanical components.

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 for commodities such as castings, stamped metal components, and sealing elements.

• Drive sourcing strategies for mechanical components categories with a focus on quality, cost, and delivery performance.

• Collaborate closely with engineering, production, and quality teams across 7 manufacturing plants in Europe, a distribution center in France, and global counterparts in China, India, and the US.

• Execute strategic projects involving supplier consolidation, localization, and technical cost-saving initiatives.

• Develop and implement short-, mid-, and long-term commodity strategies aligned with sustainability, innovation, and cost-optimization goals.

• Provide regular reports and structured analysis to internal stakeholders regarding supplier performance, market trends, and category outlook.

Job Requirements:

• Professional experience in international purchasing, preferably in technical commodities.

• Hands-on experience in running tenders and negotiating contract terms via e-platforms.

• Fluent English (written and spoken).

• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.

• Technical background or professional experience in a technical field (e.g., engineering, mechanical production).

• Strong analytical skills and excellent command of MS Excel.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

• Willingness to travel (approx. 20%).

Nice to Have:

• French language skills.

• Experience with SAP, Power BI, or Power Query.

• Experience in developing commodity strategies for mechanical or industrial parts.

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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