Strategic Buyer (chemicals)

Wrocław Permanent View Job Description
A great opportunity to develop within an international commodity management structure

Updated on 30/06/2026

  • international manufacturing company - chemical industry
  • strategic, direct procurement - raw materials

About Our Client

Our client is a global chemical production company which is currently developing its facility near Wrocław.

Job Description

  • Being a part of the global procurement organisation (responsible for delivering profit improvements, cost optimisation, development and implementation of sourcing strategies)
  • Reporting to the European Vice President Procurement
  • Procurement of chemicals and other materials, required at the Polish manufacturing facility
  • Full support to the development and implementation of the global category strategies, addressing any particular or specific dimensions of the Wroclaw site
  • Carrying out negotiations and maintaining the relationships with suppliers
  • Managing supplier performance to ensure uninterrupted supply and excellent customer service

The Successful Applicant

  • A higher education degree, preferably in chemistry or related fields
  • At least 2 years of direct procurement experience gained in an international company (preferred industry: chemical)
  • Fluency in English
  • Strong degree of autonomy: ability to manage own project portfolio with guidance on distance
  • Entrepreneurial drive, great communication skills
  • Excellent negotiation skills: being tough on the content, but careful on the relations
  • Ability to handle the dynamic material/supplier markets
  • Readiness for business travel (up to 10-15% of working time)

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity for career growth within an international strategic procurement department
  • Commuting allowance
  • Private medical care
  • Sports card
  • Hybrid work option available (2 days remote)
Contact
Agnieszka Bros
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7050403

Job summary

Sector
Procurement & Supply Chain
Sub Sector
Direct Procurement
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Wrocław
Typ umowy
Permanent
Consultant name
Agnieszka Bros
Job Reference
JN-062026-7050403