Category Buyer EMEA – 3rd Party Manufacturer (maternity cover)

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 growing procurement team, we are currently looking for a Category Buyer, who will be responsible for the EMEA region. The perfect candidate should have experience with conducting Purchasing activities in the Category of 3rd Party Manufacturer. Our Buyers are responsible for the cost and supply base of your assigned category within the KION Group.

If you want to be a part of keeping the world moving, KION Business Services is the right place!

We offer:

• Full support from the experienced and supportive team from the start
• Hybrid work and flexible working hours
• Private medical care in LuxMed Group 
• MyBenefit Cafeteria Platform (with Multisport card available) 
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee referral program
• 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 an organizationC
• Company co-sponsored learning & development opportunities in your area 

Your Responsibility: 

• You will be part of a strong team of Category Buyers across multiple locations
• You will be responsible for assigned Category 3rd Party Manufacturer and its corresponding supplier base in Europe
• You will define and implement category/sub-category strategy
• You will review supplier base, define robust preferred supplier base, reduce the number of suppliers and bundle business accordingly.
• You will follow overall Indirect Procurement Saving and Cost Avoidance targets, benchmark responsible category spend frequently, identify potentials, lead supplier negotiations, and implement potentials accordingly.
• You will analyze Purchasing data, ensure data transparency and high data quality in all KION Purchasing used systems (e.g. SAP)
• You will follow KION Group Procedures, work and cooperate closely with Local Site Buyers as well as internal stakeholders and ensure compliance across all Purchasing activities.
• You will improve and implement standardization for assigned category (standard documents, common services & goods)
• You will deal with Contract Management, conclude contracts, ensure transparency of all contracts, reviewing terms and validities frequently.
• You will be responsible for Continuous Improvement of available Procedures and Systems in respect of Indirect Purchasing
• You will be a part of Global alignment and collaboration in case of potential synergies with KION APAC and America

Your Skills and Expertise:

• Fluent English
• Bachelor or Master's in business, engineering, or equivalent university degree preference is technical background or relevant experience in industrial engineering, vehicle manufacturing, or supply industry
• Experienced with negotiations and contract management of international and local suppliers
• Strong purchasing skills - ability to analyze complex data and develop strategies, experience in working within cross-function and presentation skills, well organized and knowing how to set priorities
• Strategic thinking in the day-to-day decision making
• Able to find oneself in a dynamic environment
• A problem solver with an analytical mind
• Detailed knowledge in Indirect procurement especially in the category of 3rd Party Manufacturer – especially lifting equipment, trucks, cleaning machines, AGV's, AMR's, would be an asset
• Willing to travel (~25%)
• Working knowledge of different procurement tools is a plus

Recruitment process:

• Screening call with selected candidates with our recruiter
• Video interview with Manager
• II video interview
• Feedback