Purchasing Specialist 

LOCATION: Krakow / Poland | COMPANY: Knorr-Bremse Systemy Pojazdów Szynowych Sp. z o.o. |  DEPARTMENT: R/PUL Purchasing | ON-SITE/REMOTE: Hybrid 

Knorr-Bremse is a global leader in the production of braking systems and additional subsystems for rail and commercial vehicles. We currently employ 30,000 people worldwide. Since 1905, our solutions have been contributing to energy efficiency and the safety of people and on tracks and roads.

Your responsibilities:

• drive Digitalization Initiative / Projects and implement our digital tools in operative purchasing processes,

• regular reporting of operative / tactical processes. Further development of reporting tools and dashboards,
• run KPI improvement programs (Inventory Reduction, Leadtime Reduction, Delivery Performance Improvement, Automation Rate),
• support European Production Relocation projects in cross functional Project teams,
• involvement in the definition and responsibility for the implementation of standard processes / SAP Best practices,
• steering and controlling of material planning,
• supply models and master data management,
• price negotiations for small and medium volumes in alignment with the responsible buyers

Our requirements:

• experience in working in a similar position (Purchasing or Logistic Department),
• language skills: English min. B2 level,
• ERP system: Knowledge of SAP MM,
• knowledge of IT tools, data management and analytics,
• knowledge in Logistics and Supply Chain processes,
• ability to work under pressure,
• experience in Project Management will be an advantage

What we offer:

• attractive salary and package,
• creative and challenging work in an international environment,
• interesting projects and development opportunities,
• friendly atmosphere and team support,
• attractive benefits package (e.g. private medical care, sports card, life insurance, holiday allowance, benefit platform, employee share program),
• incentive programs