Job Description

Professional Buyer for IT Category in Indirect Purchasing

LOCATION: Liberec / Czech Republic | BRAND: Knorr-Bremse | REQUISITION ID: 11360 | ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site

We see it as our daily mission to make a significant contribution to greater safety and efficiency on roads and railways. That goes for passenger and goods transport - all over the world.

Making mobility safe on roads and railways - that is the mission driving us each and every day at Knorr-Bremse. It has been that way for over 110 years. Today the Knorr-Bremse Group, based in Munich, is the world's leading manufacturer of braking systems and a leading supplier of safety-critical sub-systems for rail and commercial vehicles. As an innovator in our fields, we advance developments in mobility and transport technologies.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

YOUR TASKS

• Responsible for the realization of sourcing requests, tenders, negotiations and purchasing activities within the IT category, covering Hardware, Software, IT Services and Cloud
• Handling of purchase requisitions in SAP Ariba for Knorr‑Bremse plants and stakeholders
• Supporting realization of the annual saving plan within assigned IT categories
• Supporting strategic supplier development and category strategies
• Driving improvement of supplier performance
• Ensuring compliance with internal purchasing and IT governance policies
• Reporting achieved savings and KPIs
• Collaborative work with IT stakeholders, legal department and internal customers

YOUR PROFILE

• High school education or bachelor’s degree in business administration, IT, Procurement or similar
• Min. 4 years of experience in indirect purchasing or comparable IT-related role
• Understanding of procurement processes, IT contract models, licensing, and Cloud cost structures
• Fluent English; German advantage
• Strong MS Office skills
• Experience with SAP Ariba advantage
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills
• Self‑driven, open‑minded, and reliable team player
• Willingness to embrace change, pursue development, and face new challenges
• Readiness to work in an international environment with occasional business travel within Europe

WHAT WE OFFER

Through a blend of engineering excellence, sustainable development and social responsibility, our employees help to drive progress at more than 100 sites in 30 countries. We offer you an exciting role with plenty of variety in an international environment, as part of an attractive package that extends from flexible working hour models, via professional and personal development opportunities, all the way to sports and healthcare programs.

ARE YOU INTERESTED?

Then join us! We look forward to receiving your online application!