Professional Buyer for IT Category in Indirect Purchasing
LOCATION: Liberec / Česká republika | COMPANY: Knorr-Bremse Services Europe, s.r.o. | DEPARTMENT: I/PUI Category & Tactical Buy | REQUISITION ID: 11360 | ON-SITE/REMOTE: Na místě
Do you want to join an exciting and offensive growth journey as Professional Buyer for IT Category in Indirect Purchasing in an international company? Welcome to the company that through its products and services contributes to increased global sustainability.
YOUR TASKS
- Responsible for the realization of sourcing requests, tenders, negotiations and purchasing activities within the IT category, covering Hardware, Software, IT Services and Cloud
- Handling of purchase requisitions in SAP Ariba for Knorr‑Bremse plants and stakeholders
- Supporting realization of the annual saving plan within assigned IT categories
- Supporting strategic supplier development and category strategies
- Driving improvement of supplier performance
- Ensuring compliance with internal purchasing and IT governance policies
- Reporting achieved savings and KPIs
- Collaborative work with IT stakeholders, legal department and internal customers
YOUR PROFILE
- High school education or bachelor’s degree in business administration, IT, Procurement or similar
- Min. 4 years of experience in indirect purchasing or comparable IT-related role
- Understanding of procurement processes, IT contract models, licensing, and Cloud cost structures
- Fluent English; German advantage
- Strong MS Office skills
- Experience with SAP Ariba advantage
- Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills
- Self‑driven, open‑minded, and reliable team player
- Willingness to embrace change, pursue development, and face new challenges
- Readiness to work in an international environment with occasional business travel within Europe
Knorr-Bremse is the global market leader in braking systems and a leading supplier of other safety-critical railway and commercial vehicle systems. Knorr-Bremse's products contribute significantly to increased safety and energy efficiency on both railway tracks and roads around the world.
Knorr-Bremse is active in the key global megatrends: urbanisation, sustainability, digitalisation and mobility. Knorr-Bremse has more than 32,000 employees at over 100 locations in more than 30 countries around the world. In 2022, Knorr-Bremse achieved sales of more than EUR 7 billion and we continue to work hard every day with great expertise to maintain our position as one of the most successful industrial companies in Germany.
Visit https://www.knorr-bremse.com/en/ for more information about the company