GLOBAL OPERATION CATEGORY SENIOR BUYER
Date: Sep 15, 2026
Location: Wrocław, PL, 53-332
Company: AmRest
At AmRest, our Procurement team plays a key role in driving business performance through strategic sourcing and strong supplier partnerships. We are looking for a Global Operation Category Senior Buyer who will take ownership of the Operational Goods & Services category across all AmRest markets and brands, delivering value through sourcing excellence, cost optimization, and innovative procurement solutions.
Your challenges
- Develop and execute sourcing initiatives for Global Operation Category including professional services, smallwares, chemicals, uniforms, and low-value goods
- Lead end-to-end sourcing, tendering, and supplier selection processes, managing supplier relationships and contract negotiations to secure the best commercial and operational outcomes.
- Deliver savings and efficiency targets through strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier consolidation, spend analysis, and cost optimization projects.
- Partner closely with Operations, Finance, Local Procurement teams, and other stakeholders to identify opportunities, support business priorities, and drive global procurement synergies.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives by monitoring market trends, identifying innovative solutions, and supporting value engineering projects across global operations.
- Act as a trusted advisor and category expert, sharing procurement best practices, market insights, and recommendations across the organization.
Your skills & experience
- Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic procurement, sourcing, or category management.
- Experience in Operational Goods & Services or Professional Services categories will be considered an advantage.
- Fluent English, both written and spoken.
- Proven experience in supplier negotiations, tender management, and contract management.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with a results-oriented mindset.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in an international environment.
We offer
- 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).
