Our Client operates as an international organization with a worldwide delivery structure providing business services in the areas of Finance, HR, Revenue Accounting, Management Reporting and Procurement for the group companies.
Krakow Center is the main hub for the delivery organization including also central functions for the group companies covering both standard as well as customized processes for airline business. Besides operations, Krakow Center has also teams specialized in Process Management, Migration Support, Knowledge Management and Continuous Improvement.
A dynamic growth, building up of existing and introduction of new services means development opportunities both for graduates as well as for experts and experienced leaders who want to become part of company success.
Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Strategic Procurement
- Very good command of English
- Good command of German (min. B2)
- Analytical and conceptual mindset
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong co-operation skills
- Highly independent
- Customer-oriented
- Fast learner
- Interdisciplinary knowledge and interests
- Willingness to travel
Responsibilities:
The Strategic Buyer will work in close collaboration with Category Management in sourcing activities for General Goods & Services. He/ she will be the interface between the demanding organization of Lufthansa Group, the Category Manager of the respective category and the supplier. He/she coordinates sourcing-related projects or works in projects and working groups. He/ she also might lead dedicated staff from a functional point of view.
- Lead and contribute sourcing related projects
- Conduct market researches to support business cases, find alternative products, suppliers and markets and monitor price trends
- Analyze spend data within Lufthansa Group to derive procurement measures
- Perform tender and tender-related activities, such as negotiations and contract finalizations
- Monitor supplier performance and identify potential risks and ensure continuous improvement of supplier performance, initiate countermeasures if necessary
- Maintain procurement projects and saving results
- Ensure purchase of goods and services according to company guidelines
- Support category management in the definition and implementation of category and supplier strategy
- Support in other procurement related topics or special tasks
We offer:
- Challenging work in an international environment under highest standards
- Professional training package for your future assignments
- Attractive career development opportunities
- Language skills development opportunities
- Permanent work contract and stable employment
- Job in an inspiring team and friendly atmosphere
- Attractive benefits and bonus system
- Job stability and flexible working time, enabling to enjoy your personal lifestyle
