We could make smartphones, rockets or sports cars… but we make what we do best for the past 100 years – paper and packaging products that people depend on every day. Join us to discover Infinite Possibilities that we offer at International Paper’s Global Business Services Center in Kraków.
Manufacturing Services Buyer – Global Sourcing EMEA
Location: Kraków
Why is this job for You:
You will be a part of the Global Sourcing organization dedicated to support all EMEA businesses: IP European Paper, IP Russia and EMEA Packaging, through leveraging the volumes of Manufacturing Services by sourcing, negotiation and implementation of cost effective procurement contracts.
Annual cost savings and negotiated TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) values are two key criteria for success.
- You will have the ownership for building up sourcing strategy in Regional (EMEA) and Global projects
- You will work with highly skilled professionals and participate in negotiations for wide range of categories / learning opportunity between categories
- Your voice matters– you will represent EMEA region and influence strategic business decisions
- “Do it your way” attitude – this is a place for your creativity
- Independent and low transactional type of work
- You will incorporate environment sustainability
You will be responsible for:
- Managing relationship with suppliers and stakeholders across EMEA and US
- Building the sourcing strategy for various Manufacturing Services and gain buy-in of senior management
- Negotiating strategy building and execution
- Contracts’ implementations at IP facilities
- Sourcing for new suppliers and for synergy between exiting ones
- Closely cooperating with Global Sourcing Analysts, who support you in market and data analysis
- Collaborating with local Procurement teams at IP facilities
- Searching for continuous process and cost improvements
- Analyzing spend data, underlying market drivers to build up long-term sourcing strategy
- Supporting change management and stakeholder’s engagement
- Serving as liaison between the mill/plant and suppliers
You have:
- 2+ years of experience in sourcing new suppliers, negotiating terms and conditions, preparing contracts, maintaining relationship with suppliers
- Technical background will be an advantage
- Strategic thinking
- Proactive approach, creativity and drive for results
- Focus on goals achieving and self-development
- Very good knowledge of MS Office tools
- Good organizational skills
- Flexibility for business travels
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is a must
- Ability to communicate in Polish or Russian - would be a plus
Benefits:
- Newly renovated, people friendly office in the city center
- Very wide range of Medical Services
- Big choice of social fund benefits (not only Multisport)
- Free language classes in multiple languages
- Training & development opportunitites
- Multiple Health and Wellness initiatives
- Company parties and team building events
- Flexible working hours based on business requirements
- Numerous charitable initiatives (CSR)
- Working for one of the most ethical and sustainable companies in the world
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