About this role
Role Summary
For our importer team covering the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary (CER region), we are looking for a detail-oriented and analytically minded colleague who will proactively support and coordinate the activities and capacities of our four-member Purchasing team and become a key link between Purchasing and other internal stakeholders.
Your main responsibilities
• Coordination and support of purchasing activities and capacities across the CER region
• Cooperation with Sourcing Managers and Procurement Area Leaders on planning and prioritising activities
• Preparation and consolidation of inputs for the Market Plan
• Review of RFQs to ensure quality and completeness of specifications before tender launch
• Support of smaller tenders, including negotiations and supplier nomination
• Administration of contracts, price lists and purchasing tools
• Responsibility for data quality and correct usage of purchasing systems (Xeelo, PM)
• Reporting and analysis (Power BI, KPI reporting for the CER region and the parent company)
• Acting as a key user for the D365 system (training, change requests, testing of new functionalities)
• Monitoring compliance with purchasing processes and principles
Who we are looking for
• Relevant education or equivalent professional experience (experience in Purchasing is an advantage)
• Strong analytical thinking and ability to see things in a broader context
• Interest in working with data, systems and processes
• At least intermediate level of Excel skills
• Ability to communicate with various stakeholders and cooperate across teams
• Independent, well-organised and results-oriented mindset
• Fluent Czech or Slovak is required; Hungarian is an advantage
• English at a minimum B1 level
What we offer
• A meaningful role with an impact across the organisation
• Opportunity to work with data, processes and people
• Room for development, continuous improvement and personal initiative
• Stable background of a strong international company
• A friendly and professional team that works closely together
Other facts
About Scania
Scania is een toonaangevende producent van bedrijfsauto's, bussen en industrie- en scheepsmotoren. De fabriek in Zwolle is de grootste Scaniafabriek ter wereld. Voor meer informatie www.scania.nl
What you'll do
- The Purchasing Coordinator will coordinate and support purchasing activities across the CER region, working closely with Sourcing Managers and Procurement Area Leaders. Responsibilities include preparing market plans, reviewing RFQs, supporting tenders, and ensuring data quality in purchasing systems.
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