Senior Strategic Sourcing Buyer

Solaris Bus & Coach sp. z o. o. is a leading European manufacturer of city and suburban buses. Its activity is focused on the development of low- and zero-emission vehicles – electric, hydrogen and trolleybuses. Over 26,000 Solaris vehicles delivered to date operate in 33 countries and 850 cities throughout Europe and beyond. Solaris belongs to the Spanish CAF Group (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles) SA and employs over 3,000 people in Poland and abroad. The brand's vehicles, from the idea through the design and implementation phase, are manufactured in Poland. The entire activity of the manufacturer is consistent with the mission contained in the slogan: "We are changing the face of public transport". Solaris is also an active partner for public transport operators in the zero-emission transport transformation process. The company's vehicles have been awarded many times for quality and innovation. The Urbino 18 hydrogen bus won the prestigious title of "Bus of The Year 2025".

We are currently looking for candidates for the role of:

Senior Strategic Sourcing Buyer

Location: Bolechowo - Osiedle, hybrid model - 50/50 monthly

Your tasks:

• leading strategic sourcing initiatives for key components and services,

• identifying and developing new suppliers - especially in the U.S. and North America,

• managing RFQs, conduct supplier evaluations, and lead commercial negotiations,

• building long-term relationships with strategic suppliers,

• negotiating pricing, contracts, and supply agreements,

• improving cost competitiveness through analysis, benchmarking, and value engineering,

• supporting supply chain localization and ensure compliance with Buy America / BAA,

• collaborating closely with engineering, manufacturing, logistics, quality, and finance teams,

• monitoring supplier performance and drive improvement initiatives.

Our requirements:

• 5–10 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement,

• strong negotiation skills and experience in international sourcing,

• experience in working with global supplier markets,

• strong commercial mindset and ability to analyze supplier cost structures,

• fluent English in an international business environment,

• ability to work effectively in cross functional, project driven setups.

Nice to have:

• experience working with U.S. or North American suppliers,

• knowledge of Buy America / BAA / local content requirements,

• background in automotive, mobility, manufacturing, or heavy industries,

• experience with TCO, should cost modelling, or supplier development.

What do we offer?

• annual bonus,

• vacation subsidy,

• meal subsidy in the employee canteen,

• private healthcare – PZU Zdrowie,

• benefit platform – you decide what to use – Sports card – Multisport/Medicover Sport, points to spend (e.g., cinema, shopping, restaurants, trips),

• group insurance,

• foreign language learning – online English classes with a teacher sponsored by the employer,

• training and development – the opportunity to participate in internal recruitment, training relevant to your position and business needs, internal training, and the possibility of co-financing postgraduate studies,

• employee parking,

• employee referral program – a financial bonus after hiring a recommended employee,

• employee pension program – voluntary additional retirement funds,

• "I Have an Idea" program.