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Category Buyer (maternity cover)

Kraków, Poland💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-03 → 2026-09-26

Core

Strategic procurement for Mast & Hydraulic commodities, optimizing global supply base and achieving cost optimization.

Role type

Senior Category Buyer (Strategic Direct Procurement)

Builds

Global supply base for mast and hydraulic components for forklift trucks and warehouse technology

Domain

Industrial equipment / Intralogistics / Manufacturing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Strategic thinking, negotiation, TCO management, cost engineering, contract management, supplier relationship management, crisis management, market analysis, benchmarking

Preferred skills

Technical drawing interpretation, manufacturing process knowledge, SAP/R3 ERP experience

Technologies

Microsoft Office, SAP/R3 ERP

Responsibilities

Engineer and steer the supply base to meet quality, cost, delivery, and innovation objectives; Develop category strategies and supplier portfolios; Collaborate with Advanced Sourcing and Module Management; Lead negotiations for strategic supply contracts; Drive sourcing and resourcing initiatives; Manage crisis situations and supply failures

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC

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