Junior Strategic Buyer Indirect

Responsibilities / Tasks

Scope of Responsibilities / Role

• Analyze and develop supplier markets while maintaining an optimal cost structure.
• Implement the sourcing strategy for the indirect materials category.
• Drive cost‑reduction initiatives in collaboration with other departments.
• Create purchase orders and prepare delivery schedules.
• Prepare tender documentation and participate in bidding processes.
• Take part in negotiations with suppliers.
• Support supplier evaluation processes.
• Actively contribute to purchasing projects.
• Report selected key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Closely cooperate with the Bydgoszcz plant as well as production sites in Germany.
• Work within a global matrix structure, ensuring effective implementation of agreed changes.

Personal Competencies and Working Style

• Strong independence and excellent work organization.
• Team-oriented approach, strong communication abilities, and openness to collaboration.
• Assertiveness — ability to effectively introduce and reinforce changes within a global matrix environment.
• Openness to communication and cooperation in a multicultural setting.
• Ability to work both with the local team in Bydgoszcz and colleagues in Germany.

Your Profile / Qualifications

• University degree, preferably in logistics or production management.
• At least one year of experience in strategic purchasing — we are seeking a candidate already experienced in purchasing.
• Experience in conducting purchasing negotiations.
• Very good command of English (daily international communication); German language skills are a strong advantage.
• Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel.
• SAP knowledge is an asset.