Vacancies Indirect Procurement Buyer CEE

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together.

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• Source, support, and facilitate the acquisition of Non-Product Related (NPR) goods and services.

• Lead the NPR buying process for the assigned region, securing competitive pricing, quality, and service with the best terms and conditions.

• Manage the Source-to-Contract (S2C) process, including supplier sourcing, bidding, negotiating, contracting, and performance reviews.

• Contribute to achieving procurement goals in cost optimization, process improvement, and sustainability.

• Collaborate with stakeholders across countries/clusters to understand potential challenges and business requirements.

• Perform spend analysis to identify and drive opportunities for cost reduction, supplier consolidation, payment term harmonization, contract coverage, and catalogue expansion.

• Review relevant NPR processes and make improvements or recommendations when required.

• Resolve operational procurement issues and escalate when necessary.

• Maintain and manage vendor information, catalogues, approval workflows, and risk profiles to ensure seamless execution of the NPR buying process.

• Educate and train users on procurement policies, tools, and systems.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.

• Minimum 3 years' experience in an indirect procurement role, preferably with international exposure.

• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

• Analytical and problem-solving mindset, with experience in spend categorization and analysis.

• Proactive, independent, and eager to drive change and improvements.

• Solid organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.

• Knowledge of procurement software and tools (e.g., Coupa).

• Proficiency in German is an asset.

• Fluency in English and Polish is required.

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, international environment.

• Exposure to regional and global procurement strategies.

• Room for professional growth and development.

• Annual bonus.

• Additional operational bonus.

• Referral program.

• LuxMed health care including dental, multisport membership, additional insurance.

• Learning cafeteria and access to LinkedIn learning.

• Well-being workshops.

• Mentoring program (YAM).

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 49024