Junior Buyer

Your future company

For our client, a global organization operating in an international and dynamic business environment, we are looking for a Junior Buyer to join the Procurement team.

The company operates across multiple markets and locations, working with a wide network of suppliers and internal stakeholders. The role offers an opportunity to work in an international environment and gain experience in structured procurement processes within a global organization.

As a Junior Buyer, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day purchasing activities and ensuring that materials, services and supplies are acquired efficiently and on time.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers, supporting purchasing needs across different locations. The role is focused on operational procurement and requires strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple requests simultaneously.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 2+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing or a similar operational role.
• Experience working with SAP ERP in procurement processes; knowledge of Ariba is an advantage.
• Very good spoken and written English - you will work with stakeholders from different locations and countries.
• Good Excel skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple requests.
• A proactive, solution-oriented approach.
• Attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing activities, from understanding internal requirements to placing and following up on orders.
• Create and manage purchase orders in SAP, ensuring that automated purchasing options are used whenever possible.
• Coordinate the timely delivery of materials, services and supplies.
• Act as a point of contact for internal stakeholders, including handling urgent purchasing requests.
• Work closely with stakeholders across different locations to understand requirements and clarify specifications.
• Communicate with suppliers on operational and transactional matters to ensure orders are completed on time and according to requirements.
• Support local sites and operational buyers in securing materials and services in an efficient and cost-effective way.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with procurement strategies, approval levels and internal policies.
• Use procurement systems effectively, particularly SAP and Ariba.
• Look for opportunities to improve the efficiency and quality of day-to-day procurement processes.

The offer

• Hybrid work - 1 day per week from our office in Poznań (Wilda, close to the city centre).
• The working hours are Monday to Friday, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with a minimum of two days per week from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
• The opportunity to develop your expertise in procurement processes and systems such as SAP and Ariba.
• Private medical care.
• Opportunities to develop your stakeholder management, communication and procurement skills.