Polish Speaking Buyer – UK & Poland Operations

Polish Speaking Buyer – UK & Poland Operations

Location: Milton Keynes

Languages: Fluent Polish & English

(Biegła znajomość języka polskiego i angielskiego w mowie i piśmie)

Contract Type: Permanent vacancy/hybrid working Monday to Friday

Salary: up to £35,000 plus a range of highly attractive employee benefits

This global manufacturer seeks an experienced Buyer who can work in a dynamic supply chain team supporting multi-site manufacturing operations across the UK and Poland. As a Buyer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring service continuity, optimising spend and driving procurement excellence across a diverse range of categories — from facilities to IT and office supplies.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the end-to-end procurement of non-inventory goods and services, working closely with internal stakeholders and approved suppliers to meet site-specific needs. Key responsibilities include:

• Raising and managing Purchase Orders (POs) in Oracle ERP, aligned with budget, contract terms and Delegation of Authority (DOA)
• Sourcing goods and services from the Approved Vendor List balancing cost, lead time, service quality, and value
• Maintaining accurate procurement records, including pricing, supplier terms, and contract details
• Supporting budgeting and planning cycles with timely, reliable purchasing data
• Collaborating with teams across UK and Poland sites to fulfil operational requirements
• Partnering with Facilities, IT, HR, HSE, and Finance to ensure uninterrupted services
• Monitoring and expediting orders to meet service levels and deadlines
• Negotiating with suppliers, resolving issues, and managing contract compliance
• Driving supplier performance and supporting contract reviews and renewals
• Leading or contributing to cost optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Providing team support during absences or peak periods
• Leading assigned projects under the direction of the Supply Chain management team

Key Requirements:

• Fluency in Polish and English (written and verbal)
• 1–3 years’ experience in indirect procurement, purchasing, or supply chain
• Experience supporting multi-site operations, ideally in manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of sourcing across categories such as facilities, maintenance, IT, PPE, waste, and professional services
• Strong supplier relationship and contract management skills
• Familiarity with procurement best practices and governance
• Proficiency in Oracle ERP or similar systems and advanced working knowledge of MS Windows – Excel, Outlook and Word