Title:  Procurement Associate

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Procurement Associate

Position Purpose:
 

This position will be responsible for the management of procurement activities including namely the consolidation of requirements, bidding, negotiations, contracting, and performance tracking.
 

What will you do – responsibilities:
 

• Responsible for local procurement, purchasing & timely delivery of materials and services in line with the requirements of the Market and/or factory. Ensures all effective tools are utilized for a complete procurement process and proper documentation relating to the process is filed and maintained. All tasks are done in line with the relevant policies and procedures
• Resolves issues related to vendor performance in the delivery of goods and services. Supports the Payment Team in procurement-related concerns on payments, closing documents, etc.
• Regularly maintains purchasing-related analytical reports. Supports the decision-making process of their supervisor and internal customers
• Manages existing supplier base in his/her respective area. Maintain effective communication with vendors. Regularly assesses supplier performance and communicates it to internal customers and assesses vendors to constantly improve the customer-buyer-vendor relationship and vendor performance
• Monitor compliance with corporate procurement policies, code of conduct, operating guidelines, local regulations, and visibility for corporate audit as well as JSOX requirements
• Support category managers in ad hoc procurement activities by the sourcing plan (such as Identification of requirements, supporting supplier bidding, and negotiation processes, as well as agrees on commercial conditions by utilizing his/her negotiation skills) to ensure the best combination of quality, cost, and service parameters/conditions for products and services are attained
• Assumes responsibilities for additional projects, and tasks as assigned by their supervisor and shows professionalism in all aspects of work. 

Who are we looking for – requirements:
 

• University degree ( Finance, Business, Engineering) and Masters (MBA/MSC)
• 1-2 years of buying experience
• Strong system utilization and analysis techniques for Purchasing activities
• MS Office and SAP is an asset
• Procurement and Purchasing experience
• Customer Service skills
• Good communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Knowledge about M&S, IT, and T&E is a plus
   

Recruitment Process: 
 

Thank you very much for your interest in the role. You are welcome to apply.

We provide feedback to all candidates. 
 

Talent Advisor based in JTI Global Business Service in Poland may call you with the phone code +48.

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Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with TA > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with special needs. If you require any accommodations, please let the Talent Advisor know during the selection process.