Indirect Commodity Buyer

Own designated indirect materials & services for the site—including production equipment, spare parts, facility management, maintenance, and other non-product categories. You'll be part of the Site Sourcing Team and report (directly and functionally) to the Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager. The role spans process improvement, reporting, and strong supplier/stakeholder relationship management. 

• Negotiate commercial terms (price, lead time, delivery/Incoterms) and finalize contracts with suppliers.

• Adhere to sourcing guidelines, policies, and SOPs; escalate deviations to the Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager.

• Lead new-supplier introduction: commercial assessment, market intelligence, due diligence, financial checks, and coordination with Quality for initial assessments.

• Track and report spend, savings, and performance against targets.

• Provide commercial guidance and manage sourcing projects with a long-term, strategic view of spend.

• Partner closely with Maintenance, Facilities, Plant Management, and Global Indirect Teams on requests for indirect materials/services.

• Develop and manage the supplier base: market research, benchmarking, and continuous improvement programs.

• Co-create commodity strategies with the Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager and Category Managers.

• Lead contract negotiations and evaluate ongoing contract performance.

• Monitor supply risk and execute mitigation plans (dual sourcing, SLAs, buffers).

• Set supplier KPIs (quality, delivery, cost, sustainability) and drive performance improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, or related field.

• 3–7 years' experience in a manufacturing environment as a buyer, ideally focused on Indirect categories, with a record of delivered projects and savings.

• Proficient in MS 365 (strong Excel).

• Fluent in Czech and English.

• Driving license (preferred).

What we offer:

• Regular professional training & development with clear opportunities to grow your career.

• A modern, collegial, innovative, and friendly environment within a stable international company.

• 5 weeks of vacation (25 days).

• 4 days of personal time off.

• Annual vacation allowance of CZK 13,000.

• Employer contribution to pension or life insurance.

• On-site canteen with subsidized meals.

• Referral bonus for recommending new employees and a loyalty bonus.

• Scholar Program supporting education at all levels.

• Many additional perks, including a Multisport card.