Tactical Buyer for IT and Corporate Services

LOCATION: Liberec / Czech Republic | BRAND: KNORR-BREMSE | REQUISITION ID: 7773  | 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 110 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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Tactical Buyer (Indirect Material and Service Purchasing Specialist) is responsible for realization of sourcing requests, purchasing of indirect material, equipment and services including setting preparation and realization of tenders, negotiation, evaluation and savings generating.

What will be your responsibilities?

• Realization of shopping carts/requests on purchase in Ariba SAP system.
• Setting/Realization of saving plan within assigned categories (IT and Corporate Services) and locations.
• Approving process administration.
• Support of 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.
• Reporting of achieved savings in SW tool Wave.
• Working collaboratively with key stakeholders, requestors, Purchasing and Accounts Payable, communication with suppliers/internal customers.

What qualification, skills and personal competencies are necessary for this position?

• High school education, Bachelor's degree or comparable qualification in Business Administration or a related field is benefit.
• Fluent English both verbal and written, German is of advantage.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and supplier relationship management practices are preferred.
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proven knowledge and experience in indirect purchasing especially in IT and Corporate Services commodities.
• Experience with SAP (Ariba module) is a benefit.
• Strong communication, negotiation skills, purchasing skills and customer orientation.
• Willingness to take over the responsibility for your decision with an impact on other colleagues, costs, etc.
• Self-driven, open-minded and team-player person.
• Readiness for changes, further development, facing new challenges.
• Willingness to work in an international environment.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Permanent contract.
• Great work-life balance, flexible working hours.
• 60% of home office, 8 days per month from the office in Liberec.
• Monthly bonuses.
• Additional benefits, Multisport card, meal vouchers.
• 25 days of vacation.
• Multinational team and lots of corporate events.

Please apply in English! We look forward to getting your CV.

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!