Buyer

at  Swarovski

At Swarovski, where innovation meets inspiration, our people desire to explore, experience, and create.
Our Global Business Services (GBS) hub, based in Gdansk, Poland, is an attractive workplace, which delivers high quality multi-functional services, provides functional expertise, and ensures a continuous improvement of our process portfolio, together with the regional spokes and local organizations across the globe.
We are looking for a Buyer where you will get a chance to work in a rewarding role within a diverse team that is pushing boundaries.
Be part of a truly iconic global brand, learn and grow with us. We’re bold and inventive, revealing astonishing things like no one else can. A world of wonder awaits you.
NOTE: Temporary position available from 01.05.2024 until 30.04.2025.
About the job

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Purchasing in alignment within the frame of value limits, as defined in the Corporate Procurement Guidelines
• Select suppliers from defined supplier pool, negotiate with suppliers
• Solicit, track and collect vendor quotes and prepare for review with business
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Corporate Procurement strategies and policies
• Build, document and continuously update defined market and product knowledge for goods and services
• Create and track purchase orders, track and check purchase requisitions
• Ensure close collaboration with the local country organization and Spokes
• Support material groups/categories in claim management matters and handle day-to-day claims

About you

We are looking for a unique and amazing talent, who brings along the following:

• Knowledge of the operational procurement processes and systems SAP MM and SAP Ariba (as an asset)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Buyer in direct categories
• Degree in preferably Purchasing, Logistics, Business Administration
• Customer service orientation, strong service partnership understanding and good communication and negotiation skills
• Continuous improvement mindset, process orientation and a solution delivery-oriented work approach
• Strong coordinative and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and work to tight deadlines
• Fluency in English (speaking and writing)
• German – nice to have

What we offer

You can expect a range of benefits, including:

• Private medical coverage
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• MyBenefit program
• Employee social fund
• Recognition awards
• Swarovski products discounts
• Learning and development programs
• Volunteering leave

Masters of Light Since 1895
Swarovski creates beautiful crystal-based products of impeccable quality and craftsmanship that bring joy and celebrate individuality.
Founded in 1895 in Austria, the company designs, manufactures and sells the world’s finest crystal, gemstones, Swarovski Created Diamonds and zirconia, jewelry, and accessories, as well as crystal objects and home accessories. Swarovski Crystal Business has a global reach with approximately 2,400 stores and 6,700 points of sales in around 140 countries and employs more than 18,000 people. Together with its sister companies Swarovski Optik (optical devices) and Tyrolit (abrasives), Swarovski Crystal Business forms the Swarovski Group. A responsible relationship with people and the planet is part of Swarovski’s heritage. Today this legacy is rooted in sustainability measures across the value chain, with an emphasis on circular innovation, championing diversity, inclusion and self-expression, and in the philanthropic work of the Swarovski Foundation, which supports charitable organizations bringing positive environmental and social impact.
Swarovski is an equal opportunity employer. We give our people the guts to celebrate individuality and pride ourselves on creating a workplace where people feel involved, respected, valued, connected, and heard. A place where anyone/everyone belongs. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under the law of the countries we operate in.

• Purchasing in alignment within the frame of value limits, as defined in the Corporate Procurement Guidelines
• Select suppliers from defined supplier pool, negotiate with suppliers
• Solicit, track and collect vendor quotes and prepare for review with business
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Corporate Procurement strategies and policies
• Build, document and continuously update defined market and product knowledge for goods and services
• Create and track purchase orders, track and check purchase requisitions
• Ensure close collaboration with the local country organization and Spokes
• Support material groups/categories in claim management matters and handle day-to-day claim