Procurement Specialist with German

DEKRA Praca is a company owned by DEKRA AG, a leader in human resources services in Europe. Our operations focus on Poland, mediating employee recruitment and offering a wide range of services in the areas of human resources consulting, permanent recruitment, and temporary employment.

DEKRA Praca is a registered Employment Agency. Certificate No. 8194

For our client, an international company creating a new business services center in Wroclaw, we are currently looking for a:

responsible for efficient and compliant purchasing operations through the processing of procurement transactions, maintenance of procurement data, supplier-related administrative activities and support for requisitioners & business users.

Location: new GBS Centre in Wroclaw, Poland Office (initial mode), Hybrid (long-term solution)

Job description

The Senior Procurement Specialist is responsible for executing operational procurement activities within the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process in accordance with established procedures, policies and controls.

The position also supports the resolution of complex operational issues, contributes to process improvement initiatives and knowledge sharing within the team

Responsibilities

• Managing and executing purchase order activities to ensure continuity of supply and an efficient Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process.
• Validating purchase requisitions and converting them into purchase orders.
• Managing the three-way matching process for purchase orders, goods receipts and invoices, including resolving discrepancies with suppliers and requisitioners.
• Maintaining supplier master data and supporting supplier onboarding activities.
• Maintaining supplier catalogs, pricing information and material master data within procurement systems.
• Supporting inventory and stock replenishment activities where applicable.
• Providing first-line support to requisitioners regarding procurement-related processes and transactions.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing process efficiency and service quality.
• Ensuring compliance with procurement policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Identifying and escalating process issues, risks and service disruptions as appropriate.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing process efficiency and service quality.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Procurement within P2P processes: for a senior level position.
• 1-5 years of experience in Procurement within P2P processes: for a regular level position.
• Fluent German and English, both written and spoken.
• Experience working with procurement tools, preferably Onventis.
• Experience working with SAP MM.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly MS Office 365.
• Strong organizational skills and a structured way of working.
• Commercial acumen and business understanding.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in a Shared Services Centre (SSC) or Global Business Services (GBS) environment would be an advantage.

What we offer

• Competitive salary;
• On-site work initially, with a transition to a hybrid model in the long term.
• Private medical care, with 95% of the package cost covered by the employer.
• MultiSport card for just PLN 1 per month.
• An opportunity to generate value across global operations;
• Full time permanent contract;
• Working Mode: Office (initial model), Hybrid (long-term solution);