What if you were given the opportunity to make a difference?
It`s time to embrace your Infinite Possibilities! This is your opportunity to be a part of International Paper, a Fortune 500 company and global leader in paper and packaging products. IP is known for our commitment to the environment and cutting-edge technology. We have spent more than 100 years creating new ideas and we are looking for people who can collaborate to help us build on our history while creating future success.
We are an established and expanding Global Business Services Center in Krakow. Thanks to our engaged employees and operational excellence we provide advanced services in the areas of Finance, IT, Global Sourcing, Supply Chain and Global Customer Service.
You have the opportunity to contribute your unique talents as you develop a rewarding career and learn from experts in our diverse and international work environment.
This role is part of the Global Sourcing organization dedicated to support all EMEA businesses IP European Paper, IP Russia and EMEA Packaging, regarding purchasing of corporate services.
You will be responsible for negotiation of cost effective procurement contracts in categories like IT (hardware & software), translation services, car leasing and for departments like IT, HR, Finance, etc.
Our Offer
If you have good analytical skills and would like to test yourself in an challenging situations such as negotiations with vendors, this job will be a perfect opportunity for you to further develop your skills. You will also be able to manage spend, and influence the relationships you have with suppliers.
- Negotiate and cooperate with suppliers to ensure on-time and/or effective support in services deliveries in accordance with IP EMEA facilities’ requirements
- Proactively seek cost reduction through research, communication and planning as well as through applying effective purchasing techniques
- Seek cost improvements in purchased products
- Collect and analyze services spend data IP EMEA-wide
- Correlate data with underlying market drivers
- Manage relationship with existing suppliers and seek new opportunities
- Serve as liaison between the mill/plant and suppliers
- Provide mills with detailed and timely information about terms and conditions of procurement contracts
- Support contracts’ implementations
- Assist with data entry and compliance reporting
- Support change management and stakeholder’s engagement
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Management, Accounting, Finance or Economics - preferred.
- 2 years of professional experience in corporate purchasing role - would be an advantage
- Alternatively experience in sales combined with anticipated skills for purchasing.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English - essential
- Ability to communicate in French, Italian, Spanish, Polish or Russian - would be an advantage
- Analytical skills - a must, as well as negotiation skills
- Experience in the paper industry or related area would be an advantage
- Experience with SAP/BW and MS office tools would be an advantage
- Travel requirement up to 40%
If you are excited about this role, please send us your application with a statement below.
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