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