Strategic Procurement Specialist

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• OTIS is a leading international company specializing in the service and installation of elevators and escalators. We are also the world’s largest manufacturer of elevators, escalators, moving walkways, and other vertical transportation systems.
  We provide service and installation for a wide range of clients — from corporations and public institutions to housing cooperatives and private residential buildings — across the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

  We are now looking for a skilled and proactive Strategic Procurement Specialist to join our team and take responsibility for modernization (MOD) solutions for escalators. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping our sales strategy, supporting customers, and ensuring smooth end‑to‑end processes.
   

  Key Responsibilities

  • Create offers for spare parts and upgrades for escalators based on customer requirements.

  • Manage and process MOD orders from start to finish.

  • Register and continuously track delivery dates of MOD orders.

  • Participate in the sales strategy development for escalator MOD.

  • Communicate directly with customers, providing accurate information and professional support.

  • Collaborate closely with colleagues within and outside the CS department to ensure efficient workflows.

  • Ensure full compliance with internal processes and standards related to the position.

  • Contribute to the development of the factory’s annual plans.

  • Perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

  • Actively support problem‑solving activities in the workplace and use tools to drive improvements.

  • Continuously develop your professional knowledge, participate in training activities, and expand expertise in line with the expectations of the role.

  What We Expect

  • Experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or a related technical/commercial field.

  • Ability to read and understand technical documentation (experience with elevator/escalator systems is an advantage, not a requirement).

  • Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to interact confidently with suppliers.

  • Proactive and independent approach to work, with a focus on accuracy and reliability.

  • Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and build strong internal relationships.

  • Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

  • English skills at a minimum level of B1–B2, sufficient for daily written and spoken communication.

  Apply today to join us and build what’s next!.

• Additional Job Description

  Additional Job Description

  • A stable position in a global industry leader with a strong market presence.

  • Opportunity to work with modern technologies and contribute to projects shaping urban mobility.

  • Support for professional development, including technical training and opportunities for career growth.

  • A friendly and collaborative working environment.

  • Mobile phone and laptop provided as standard.

  • 5 weeks of paid vacation.

  • Meal vouchers worth 135 CZK (81 CZK employer contribution).

  • Shorter and flexible working hours (37.5 hours per week).

  • 600 CZK/month contribution to pension or life insurance.

  • 1000 CZK/month contribution to the cafeteria benefit system.

  • Employer contribution to the MultiSport card.

  • Opportunities for professional education and skill development, fully supported by the employer (qualification enhancement and deepening at the employer’s expense).

Apply today to join us and build what’s next!.

If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day. 

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.  

You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.  

When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.  

We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.   

Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do.  We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here.  

Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext! 

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