Purchaser / Procurement Associate Specialist

Job Description

Department / Site:

Supply Chain / AH Technology Solutions / Wrzesnia, Poland.

ROLE & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute day-to-day purchasing activities for assigned materials, goods and services.

• Create, maintain and follow up purchase orders & invoices in accordance with business requirements and applicable procurement

processes.

• Monitor supplier order confirmations, open purchase orders and agreed delivery dates.

• Proactively follow up with suppliers on delayed, incomplete or discrepant deliveries.

• Support continuity of supply by identifying potential shortages and delivery risks and escalating them when required.

• Maintain regular operational communication with suppliers regarding availability, lead times and deliveries.

• Obtain quotations and support the comparison of supplier offers when required.

• Cooperate with Planning, Production, Warehouse, Quality, Finance and other relevant internal stakeholders.

• Support the resolution of purchase order, delivery and invoice discrepancies.

• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier-related data and documentation in the relevant company systems.

• Support routine supplier performance monitoring, procurement reporting and analysis.

• Participate in cost-efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives within Procurement and Supply Chain.

• Perform purchasing activities in accordance with applicable company policies, procedures and compliance requirements.

• Preparation of statutory reports required by law based on Procurement department operations (GUS, OPAK, etc)

• Providing operational support to the Planning Department in day-to-day activities

• Procurement (Purchasing) within the SAP Procure-to-Pay process, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, supplier management,

invoice processing, and payment workflows.

At the request of his/her supervisor, he/she may be required to carry out ad hoc missions related to his/her responsibilities.

KEY COMPETENCES

• Procurement know-how and understanding of operational purchasing processes.

• Planning and organization - manages priorities and follows up multiple operational topics effectively.

• Problem solving - identifies supply, delivery or order-related issues and supports timely resolution.

• Communication and collaboration - works effectively with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Analytical thinking and attention to detail, including accuracy of purchasing data.

• Accountability and ownership for assigned activities.

• Continuous improvement mindset.

• Recurring knowledge: Good command of English, SAP (MM module).

Minimum education or Equivalent experience:

• University degree or relevant professional education, preferably in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Economics or a related field.

• Initial professional experience in purchasing, supply chain, logistics, planning or a related area would be an advantage.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment would be an advantage.

Computer software/tools

☒ Outlook   ☒ Pack Office   ☒ SharePoint

☒ ERP   ☐ GMAO   ☐ Quartis   ☐ CORIM   ☐ ENOVA

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

☒ Occasional national/international travel

☐ Regular national/international travel

☐ Others

Additional location(s) Compensation Information:

Required Skills:
Inventory Control Management, Operational Procurement, Procurement, Procurement Systems, Purchase Orders, Purchasing Processes, Purchasing Supplies, Supplier Collaboration, Supplier Performance Monitoring, Supply Chain Processes

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:
Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date:
11/10/2026
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