Category Buyer (c-parts - Maternity Cover)

KION North America Corporation

Kraków, Poland
Hybrid
Kanban process management
Supplier negotiation and contract management
Procurement kpi monitoring
KION North America Corporation is seeking a Category Buyer for a maternity cover position based in Kraków, Poland, to manage the procurement of C-Part components. The role involves working with a European purchasing team, focusing on supplier negotiations, market analysis, and optimizing supply processes

Job Summary

  • KION Business Services Polska is part of the KION Group, a world-leading supplier of forklift trucks, warehouse technology and supply chain solutions employing over 42,000 people in more than 100 countries.
  • The Category Buyer will be responsible for purchasing C-Part components, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing the KANBAN process in collaboration with European teams.
  • Employees benefit from hybrid work, flexible hours, private medical care, professional training, language course support, and opportunities for growth within the organization.

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KION North America Corporation is seeking a Category Buyer for a maternity cover position based in Kraków, Poland, to manage the procurement of C-Part components. The role involves working with a European purchasing team, focusing on supplier negotiations, market analysis, and optimizing supply processes.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • KANBAN process management
  • Supplier negotiation and contract management
  • Procurement KPI monitoring
  • Technical specification analysis
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Team collaboration in global purchasing

Nice-to-have

  • SAP/R3 ERP knowledge
  • Strategic thinking
  • Problem solving and communication skills
  • Flexibility to travel within Europe
  • Second language proficiency

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business
  • Experience as Commodity Buyer in demanding industries
  • Good English language skills
  • Ability to read technical drawings
  • Experience in manufacturing processes and quality standards

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