Infotree Global Solutions

Country Buyer/Indirect Procurement Buyer

Infotree Global Solutions  •  Republic of Poland (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Job Specification: Country Buyer (Indirect Procurement)

Role Overview

  • Segment: Corporate
  • Department: Supply Chain Management (SCM)
  • Location: Regional/Shared Services Center (as applicable)
  • Reports To: Regional Indirect Procurement Manager / SCM Lead
  • Experience Level: Mid-level (3–5 years)

Position Summary

The Country Buyer executes end-to-end operational and strategic sourcing activities for indirect materials and services across designated regional sites. This role focuses on driving cost optimization, ensuring strict policy compliance, and delivering exceptional service to internal stakeholders within a fast-paced, multinational automotive environment.

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing & Commercial Management

  • Execute Sourcing: Lead RFx processes with approved and strategic suppliers.
  • Negotiate Terms: Drive commercial negotiations to secure cost savings and avoidances.
  • Optimize Costs: Identify and implement continuous cost improvement opportunities.
  • Align Strategies: Collaborate with regional Indirect Category Teams on business goals.

Operations & Stakeholder Support

  • Process Requests: Manage internal eRequests within agreed service-level targets (SLAs).
  • Direct PO Creation: Provide precise purchasing instructions to Order Creation Specialists.
  • Resolve Issues: Investigate supplier delivery delays and implement corrective actions.
  • Clear Discrepancies: Support resolution of pricing errors, invoices, and payment concerns.
  • Manage Relationships: Build strong ties with key suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Compliance & Performance

  • Ensure Compliance: Maintain 100% adherence to corporate SCM policies and standards.
  • Track Metrics: Monitor and hit annual KPIs defined in the MyCore process.
  • System Integrity: Update and maintain accurate data within global procurement e-tools.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education & Experience

  • Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Business, SCM, Economics, or Engineering (Required).
  • Advanced Degree: Master’s degree (Preferred).
  • Experience: 3–5 years in Purchasing, Procurement, or Shared Services (Required).
  • Industry: Experience in a multinational or manufacturing environment (Preferred).

Skills & Competencies

  • Languages: Fluent English (Required) + at least one regional language (e.g., German, Spanish, French, Turkish, Portuguese, Italian, Romanian, Hungarian, Korean, Japanese) (Required).
  • Software: Advanced MS Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word (Required).
  • Systems: Hands-on experience with ERPs like SAP, Ariba, Coupa, or Oracle (Preferred).
  • Negotiation: Proven track record of strong commercial acumen and supplier management.
  • Soft Skills: High stress tolerance, excellent prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
Infotree Global Solutions

About Infotree Global Solutions

Infotree Global was founded in 2002 in a small office in Canton, MI, Infotree Global had a clear mission; To bring the world’s best talent together with the greatest companies producing results through continuous improvement and innovation. From those humble beginnings, Infotree Global has explosively grown from a two-person operation to a global solutions company, functioning in over 150 countries across 5 different continents.

Infotree Global proudly serves more than 250 of the Global 1000, numerous government agencies, and some of the world’s largest nonprofit organizations. Our sustained growth is attributed to our focus and commitment to our thousands of full-time professionals. In today’s market, where high-quality dedicated individuals are in demand; Infotree Global recognizes that an emphasis on understanding, achieving, and exceeding our employee’s goals, aspirations and overall experience is paramount. This “people over profits” mindset has yielded tremendous success for our employees and clients. Our employees have a vast array of assignments available across the world to help achieve and exceed their career goals and our clients have motivated, dedicated, and hardworking professionals on their team. We are here to help the best talent work with the greatest companies to produce innovative results in a variety of industries including but not limited to IT, Engineering, Clinical, Skilled Trades, Finance and Accounting.

Our mission’s success is supported by several industry awards and accolades. If you are looking for a committed and understanding partner, your search ends here.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Plymouth, Michigan
Year Founded
2002
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