Profile

• 6+ years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in MRO/CAPEX procurement.
• Proven experience in MRO initiatives, investment project purchasing is an advantage and strong knowledge of commercial terms and contract law.
• Experience within the food industry (e.g., sugar, oilseeds) is an advantage.
• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Understanding different contract models and experience in operational project environments.
• Strong negotiation skills and a customer-oriented approach.
• Experience in cost/benefit analysis, market analysis, and alternative decision-making.
• Proficiency with eProcurement and P2P systems and standard office applications.
• Interest in strategy development and strong project/task management skills.
• Global awareness of cultural, economic, and geopolitical factors; commitment to continuous improvement.
• Advanced English; Polish or German is an advantage.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and achieve results through strong relationship management.

Willingness to work 3 days per week from our Poznań office. 

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and define MRO/CAPEX sourcing strategies that reduce cost, mitigate risk, and improve supplier performance.
• Ensure sourcing strategies remain aligned with long-term business objectives.
• Lead procurement activities within the FEL (Front-End Loading) process in partnership with the CAPEX Procurement Lead and project teams.
• Use market intelligence, business objectives, and spend analyses to identify strategic options and drive continuous improvement.
• Prepare and manage RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs for qualified suppliers.
• Act as the primary negotiator on pricing, terms, quality, and service.
• Negotiate, Develop, implement contractual frameworks in close cooperation with the Legal department.
• Document and manage supplier expectations, deliverables, and key performance indicators QBRs.
• Work with internal stakeholders, SMEs, contractors, engineers, and suppliers to manage contract execution, delivery, and invoicing, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Integrate e-procurement best practices across all procurement processes.