Who are we
At Air Products, we've been helping our customers to become more productive, energy efficient and sustainable for more than 80 years. With approximately 19,000 employees and operations in 50 countries, we serve customers across a wide range of industries from food and beverage to medical, energy and transportation. We supply a unique portfolio of atmospheric and process gases, equipment and services.
We are currently looking for people to join our team for the position:
At Air Products, we've been helping our customers to become more productive, energy efficient and sustainable for more than 80 years. With approximately 19,000 employees and operations in 50 countries, we serve customers across a wide range of industries from food and beverage to medical, energy and transportation. We supply a unique portfolio of atmospheric and process gases, equipment and services.
We are currently looking for people to join our team for the position:
Sourcing Specialist with Czech language
Location: Wrocław
Reporting to: Procurement Operations, Real Estate and Office Facilities Manager, Central Europe
The Sourcing Specialist will be part of the Procurement team based in Wroclaw and will work for the Central Europe. The person would be responsible for developing, negotiate and implement and maintain competitively advantageous procurement strategies in dedicating areas.
As Sourcing Specialist you will:
- Achieve purchasing targets within a specified budget, according to Air Products requirements in region (Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia)
- Develop and manage relationship with internal customers and partners
- Cooperate with other AP departments in the region to optimize procurement and supplier management processes
- Manage Supplier Risk and Costs within supply chain by defining and implementing purchasing strategies for specific goods and services applicable in Industrial Gases business.
- Search and develop new suppliers and maintain an excellent relationship with our vendor base, continuously reducing cost and improving processes
- Prepare inquiries, analysis and negotiations for specific commodities. Reporting.
You have:
- University degree, preferably in economic or technical field
- Few years of experience in a role requiring commercial negotiation skills as a buyer / purchasing role in an international environment
- Proficiency in Czech (necessary) and English language
- Knowledge of MS Office, in particular Excel, SAP will be plus
- Interpersonal attitude, analytical thinking, proactive approach and ability to work in the team
- Open for travelling within the region and driving licence
What We Offer:
- Employment contract with a competitive salary in a reputable, international company
- Attractive benefits package including medical care, life insurance, social fund, my benefits and retirement program
- Developing professional experiences, multicultural work environment with dynamics and different variability of tasks