Direct Buyer – Specjalista/tka ds. Zakupów

Air Liquide

Direct Buyer managing procurement processes for Air Liquide in Poland. Responsible for supplier negotiations, contract management, and strategic procurement planning.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeKraków • 🇵🇱 PolandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement strategy development, supplier negotiation, and contract management, with a strong focus on achieving savings and performance tracking. Proficient in utilizing ERP systems and AI tools to enhance procurement processes.

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Procurement Strategy DevelopmentSupplier NegotiationContract ManagementAdvanced Negotiation SkillsBusiness Fluent Polish And English

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Hard Skills

ProcurementSupplier EvaluationContract NegotiationSavings TrackingERP SystemsAI Tools Application

Soft Skills

Target OrientedConfident CommunicationCooperative TeamworkHigh FlexibilityResilience

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeSAP

Certifications & Qualifications

University DiplomaSpecialized CertificateTechnical Degree

Industry Keywords

TendersSupplier Portfolio OptimizationInternal Relationship Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Application of the European procurement strategy at national level and development of a separate strategy for national procurement categories.
Strategic selection, development, evaluation and optimization of the supplier and product portfolio
Responsible execution of tenders and supplier negotiations
Contract management as much as negotiating with the respective contact person through to the conclusion of a legally binding contract
Maintenance and development of internal relationships, identification of savings opportunities
Providing monthly reports to track savings and performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Purchasing specialist with university diploma or comparable diploma, specialized certificate or completed technical degree with further training in purchasing
Several years of professional experience in a comparable position
Highly target oriented
Confident and cooperative with suppliers and employees
Advanced Negotiation skills
Good knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems (preferably SAP)
Good knowledge and willingness to learn on AI tools, and application in business
Business fluent Polish and English skills, spoken and written
High flexibility, resilience and team-oriented cooperation

Benefits

Comp & perks

LuxMed private medical care
Attractive bonus
Additional 3 days of vacation with full pay per calendar year
Cafeteria system (MyBenefit)
Co-financing of vacations
Employee savings fund (for retirement purposes with employer's co-financing)
Group life insurance and the whole year international travel insurance
Competence-building trainings
Opportunity to purchase company shares at preferential prices
Christmas gifts - for employees' children (up to 15 years old)