Strategic Buyer

5 days ago

Prague, Hlavní město Praha, Czech Republic Vitra Full time 55,000 - 85,000 per year


Our common goal 



We are seeking a Strategic Buyer with a strong understanding of supply chain dynamics and materials sourcing in production environments. This role will focus on identifying, evaluating, and onboarding new suppliers across the CEE region, with a particular emphasis on materials such as plastics, wood, metal, textiles, and leather.



What you can expect 

  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies for key materials in the CEE region.
  • Contribute to the new product development process by identifying suitable suppliers, ensuring material availability, and aligning sourcing strategies with design and production timelines.
  • Identify and assess potential suppliers, conduct audits, and negotiate contracts.
  • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Collaborate closely with production, design, and logistics teams to align sourcing with operational needs.
  • Monitor market trends and supply risks, and propose mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with Vitra's sustainability and quality standards.
  • Support the development of a resilient and scalable supply chain infrastructure in the region.
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 How you can convince 

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in strategic purchasing or supply chain roles, ideally in production or manufacturing companies.
  • Strong material knowledge, especially in plastics, wood, metal, textiles, and leather.
  • Proven experience in supplier development and contract negotiation.
  • Deep understanding of supply chain processes in production environments.
  • Fluent in English
  • Willingness to travel across the CEE region.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.


Enjoy working at Vitra 

  • We offer a dynamic, creative, and innovative environment and pursue a sustainable corporate strategy
  • Office design is our specialty - our work environment offers space for creativity including areas for focus time
  • Welcome to Vitra - our orientation and welcome program 
  • "How to work better" - our concept for the hybrid working world - enables mobile working in different facets 
  • We promote lifelong learning through our internal academy and target group-oriented talent management programs 
  • Benefit from attractive discounts on products from Vitra and Artek 

Do you still have doubts? 

You do not bring all the qualifications listed? 

Don't be discouraged: We are convinced that with an eager-to-learn, open-minded attitude, mountains can be moved. 

So, apply anyway and show us why you are the right person for this position. 

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities and living diversity. Your personality and expertise are the only factors that determine your suitability. 

Please note that we cannot accept applications via E-mail but kindly ask you to send it via our job portal. If you have any questions, Matěj Vondráček, , will be happy to support.

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