Supplier and Catalog Enablement Specialist

LOCATION: Liberec / Czech Republic | BRAND: KNORR-BREMSE | REQUISITION ID: 8789  | ON-SITE/REMOTE: Hybrid 

We see it as our daily mission to make a significant contribution to greater safety and efficiency on roads and railways. That goes for passenger and goods transport - all over the world.

Making mobility safe on roads and railways - that is the mission driving us each and every day at Knorr-Bremse. It has been that way for over 120 years. Today the Knorr-Bremse Group, based in Munich, is the world's leading manufacturer of braking systems and a leading supplier of safety-critical sub-systems for rail and commercial vehicles. As an innovator in our fields, we advance developments in mobility and transport technologies.

Your Tasks:

• Supports successful initiation and active implementation of e-procurement projects and solutions based on punchout (OCI, cXML), EDI and e-catalogues.
• Creation, administration, and distribution of electronic catalogues (e.g. according to BMEcat) including alignment and clarification with buyers/category managers and suppliers.
• Catalog expert responsible for the management of supplier catalogues including updating product attributes, troubleshooting catalog issues, and corresponding on catalog related issues in a prompt, error free fashion.
• Support of new e-procurement tools such as electronic marketplaces and portals.
• Possess a clear understanding of internal client deliverables related to catalog, content, and overall catalog activities.
• Supports analyses of purchasing process weaknesses and recommends business process changes and system solutions and supports with the global implementation.
• Supports overall Strategic Supplier Development activities in line with the global category and supplier strategy to continuously improve the performance of strategic suppliers in terms of quality, delivery, productivity, and total cost.
• Working collaboratively with key stakeholders in IT, Purchasing, Finance, Operations and Accounts Payable.
• Providing guidance, training and support to the procurement team, end users and Suppliers.
• Maintains and further develops the indirect purchasing SharePoint.

Your Profile:

• Technical or Commercial university degree or comparable qualification.
• First work experience 6 months (internships) is advantage.
• Experience of study or work abroad is an advantage.
• First experience in Project Work.
• Strong data mining and analysis mindset.
• Ability to understand complex data structures and build on these to cover reporting needs.
• Curiosity to face complex challenges and search for new solutions outside of traditional approaches.
• Curious, open-minded and proactive mentality.
• Strong communication skills.
• Very good command of English written and spoken. A second language is of advantage.
• Experience of the MS Office package with focus on MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
• First experience with e-procurement tools (SAP Ariba) and processes is an advantage.

Benefits Designed for You:

Work-Life Balance

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy up to 25 days of vacation annually, with an additional 3 days off after 5 years of service
• Remote Work Options: Work from home up to 60% of the time
• Tailored Work Hours: Flexible working hours to suit your personal needs
• Work from Abroad: Work from abroad for up to 2 weeks per year
• Volunteer Support: Take a dedicated day off for volunteering
• Parent-Friendly Leave: Paid ½ day off for parents of children starting the first grade of primary school

Financial Perks

• Extra Income: Year-End bonus
• Daily Meal Support: Meal vouchers worth 130 CZK per working day, fully tax-covered by the company
• Flexible Spending: A cafeteria system offering perks worth 17,040 CZK per year
• Future Investments: Contributions toward pension plans or long-term investment products (DIP)
• Skill Growth: Contribution to language courses to enhance your communication skills
• Ownership Opportunities: Participate in our employee stock ownership plan, sharing in our collective success
• Special Occasion Bonuses: Receive a work anniversary bonus, newborn bonus, and a retirement leaving bonus

Supporting Your Wellbeing and Growth

• Dining Deals: Exclusive discounts and offers at selected restaurants
• Family-Friendly Fun: Free tickets to iQLANDIA and the Zoo in Liberec
• Fitness Support: Discounted MultiSport card for a variety of fitness activities
• Affordable Communication: Access cheaper mobile tariffs for family and friends
• Community: Exclusive corporate events and teambuilding activities
• Learning: Free corporate courses, coaching, and training sessions

WHAT WE OFFER
Through a blend of engineering excellence, sustainable development and social responsibility, our employees help to drive progress at more than 100 sites in 30 countries. We offer you an exciting role with plenty of variety in an international environment, as part of an attractive package that extends from flexible working hour models, via professional and personal development opportunities, all the way to sports and healthcare programs.

ARE YOU INTERESTED?
Then join us! We look forward to receiving your online application!