Logistic Senior Sourcing Specialist - European Sourcing
Poland(Goleniow, Kutno, Gdansk)
Are you a smart, savvy Sourcing expert, able to quickly grasp business opportunities and solve problems, communicate with clarity, lead & influence others across complex organisation ? Then come and be part of our Indirect Sourcing team.
Our Company’s Sourcing Division aims to find and establish suppliers that meet organisation needs, quality, service and commercial requirements, at the lowest overall cost.
In the context of the Sourcing organisation enhancement and development, we are looking for a new purchasing manager to support our development.
Primary responsibilities will be around logistic categories (inc. transportation, warehousing, forklifts,…) in Poland, Germany and Belgium. The selected candidate may also be have to support some initiatives in other indirect categories (MRO, Packaging, services,…) as well as lead European projects/commodities as needed and depending on profile.
RESPONSIBILITIES ON ATTRIBUTED CATEGORIES:
- Define and Support the execution of Sourcing strategies
- Identify & lead sourcing projects including activities from RFP, negotiations, contracting, supplier relationship management to claim management, …
- Drive cost opportunities, synergies, challenge the status quo (where appropriate) in partnership with the sourcing team and internal stakeholders to bring value and productivity for the business.
- Develop Supplier partnership through negotiation of new supply agreement and management of existing ones including securing capacity.
- Monitor and review suppliers' performances with operations with reference to the agreed standard and service levels.
- Liaise effectively externally with suppliers, other sourcing members as well as internal stakeholders
- Effectively build and communicate complex information to internal stakeholders to facilitate understanding and decision-making
- Support business (sales, operations,…) objectives with efficient, cost effective solutions at the required service & quality levels
- Ensure compliance to policies, adherence to Group systems and standards
- Manage invoicing and claim issues with suppliers as well as feed Market Intelligence on suppliers capabilities, competition, technology
- Conduct & communicate budgeting exercise, reporting, data management including pricing control
- Ensure continuous improvement through better control, reporting in partnership with capability/back office team
PROFILE/SKILLS REQUIRED:
- University degree in Procurement/Sourcing, Supply Chain, Business or Engineering related field
- Sourcing experience: 5years minimum
- Demonstrated learning agility working in complex & diverse environment
- Reasonable level of technical knowledge and good project management skills,
- Good leadership, communication & influencing skills
- Ability to effectively communicate and present information to all levels.
- Ability to think strategically whilst remaining close to operations
- Demonstrated team player abilities
- Data driven with strong analytical skills and use of tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, AI, etc.)
- Continuous improvement mind-set
- Strong self-management & problem-solving
- Ability to travel (25% on average)
- ERP knowledge (Oracle, JDE, SAP…)
Fluent In English & Polish; Other languages (German, French,…) are a strong plus
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Skills Required
- University degree in Procurement/Supply Chain, Business or Engineering
- Minimum 5 years sourcing experience
- Experience leading sourcing projects: RFP, negotiations, contracting, supplier relationship management
- ERP knowledge (Oracle, JDE, SAP)
- Proficiency with data and presentation tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, AI tools)
- Strong analytical, budgeting and pricing control skills
- Project management skills and ability to lead European projects/commodities
- Good leadership, communication and influencing skills
- Ability to travel (~25% on average)
- Fluent in English and Polish
- Ability to work cross‑functionally and in complex, diverse environments (learning agility)
- Continuous improvement mindset and strong problem‑solving/self‑management
- Technical knowledge of logistics categories (transportation, warehousing, forklifts)
- Knowledge of additional languages (German, French)
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a strong employer match, including safe‑harbor and year‑end true‑up features, is highlighted in recent plan materials. This level of retirement support is presented as a competitive component of total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage, alongside disability, EAP, and FSA/HSA options, form a comprehensive core package. This breadth is characterized as competitive and adds meaningful value to overall compensation.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair to competitive across many roles, with production and skilled trades pointing to solid hourly rates and overtime opportunities. Relative positioning against similar‑sized firms is portrayed as favorable.
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