GLOBAL IT CATEGORY SENIOR BUYER

Responsibilities

• Own and develop the global IT procurement category across all AmRest markets, defining sourcing strategies and managing a diverse portfolio of products and services, including hardware and software for restaurants and offices, digital and e-commerce solutions, professional services, and enterprise licensing.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing, tendering, and supplier selection processes, manage relationships with global technology vendors, ensuring high service quality, commercial competitiveness, and contract compliance.
• Deliver savings and efficiency targets through strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier consolidation, spend analysis, and cost optimization projects.
• Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and identify opportunities for optimization and standardization across markets.
• Prepare recommendations, business cases, and executive summaries to support strategic decision-making.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives by monitoring market and technology trends and identifying innovative solutions that bring value to the business and support future growth.
• Act as a trusted advisor and category expert, sharing procurement best practices, market insights, and recommendations across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement within an international environment.
• Strong knowledge of IT procurement, including software, hardware, licensing, digital solutions, and professional services.
• Proven experience in supplier negotiations, tender management, and contract management.
• Fluent Polish and English, both written and spoken,
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with a results-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in an international environment.

Benefits

• Professional development in a global organization,
• Responsible role building valuable work experience, opportunity to create and implement innovative solutions,
• Supportive environment: work with a close-knit, diverse team where knowledge is shared, and growth is encouraged,
• Cooperation based on an employment contract,
• Annual bonus - up to 25% of yearly earnings,
• Attractive benefits package (including Multisport card, private medical care, 25% discount in our restaurants and cafés, and more).