Logistic Senior Sourcing Specialist - European Sourcing Poland(Goleniow, Kutno, Gdansk)
Are you a smart, savvy Sourcing expert, able to quickly grasp business opportunities and solve problems, communicate with clarity, lead & influence others across complex organisation ? Then come and be part of our Indirect Sourcing team.
Our Company’s Sourcing Division aims to find and establish suppliers that meet organisation needs, quality, service and commercial requirements, at the lowest overall cost.
In the context of the Sourcing organisation enhancement and development, we are looking for a new purchasing manager to support our development.
Primary responsibilities will be around logistic categories (inc. transportation, warehousing, forklifts,…) in Poland, Germany and Belgium. The selected candidate may also be have to support some initiatives in other indirect categories (MRO, Packaging, services,…) as well as lead European projects/commodities as needed and depending on profile.
Responsibilities On Attributed Categories Define and Support the execution of Sourcing strategies
Identify & lead sourcing projects including activities from RFP, negotiations, contracting, supplier relationship management to claim management, …
Drive cost opportunities, synergies, challenge the status quo (where appropriate) in partnership with the sourcing team and internal stakeholders to bring value and productivity for the business.
Develop Supplier partnership through negotiation of new supply agreement and management of existing ones including securing capacity.
Monitor and review suppliers' performances with operations with reference to the agreed standard and service levels.
Liaise effectively externally with suppliers, other sourcing members as well as internal stakeholders




Effectively build and communicate complex information to internal stakeholders to facilitate understanding and decision-making
Support business (sales, operations,…) objectives with efficient, cost effective solutions at the required service & quality levels
Ensure compliance to policies, adherence to Group systems and standards
Manage invoicing and claim issues with suppliers as well as feed Market Intelligence on suppliers capabilities, competition, technology
Conduct & communicate budgeting exercise, reporting, data management including pricing control
Ensure continuous improvement through better control, reporting in partnership with capability/back office team
Profile/Skills Required University degree in Procurement/Sourcing, Supply Chain, Business or Engineering related field
Sourcing experience: 5years minimum
Demonstrated learning agility working in complex & diverse environment
Reasonable level of technical knowledge and good project management skills,
Good leadership, communication & influencing skills
Ability to effectively communicate and present information to all levels.
Ability to think strategically whilst remaining close to operations
Demonstrated team player abilities
Data driven with strong analytical skills and use of tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, AI, etc.)
Continuous improvement mind-set
Strong self-management & problem-solving
Ability to travel (25% on average)
ERP knowledge (Oracle, JDE, SAP…)
Fluent In English & Polish;
Other languages (German, French,…) are a strong plus
Jesteśmy pracodawcą równych szans i surowo zabraniamy i nie tolerujemy dyskryminacji pracowników, kandydatów lub innych osób objętych ubezpieczeniem ze względu na rasę, kolor skóry, religię, pochodzenie narodowe lub przodków, płeć, ciążę, orientację seksualną, stan cywilny, tożsamość lub ekspresję płciową, wiek, niepełnosprawność, informacje genetyczne, status weterana lub jakąkolwiek cechę prawnie chronioną.
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