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Procurement Specialist Engineering

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solenis logoSolenis · Prague, Czechia
Full-timeOn-site2d ago
Cross-functional CollaborationLessRisk ManagementSAPStakeholder Management
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At Diversey - A Solenis Company, we are the pioneer, the facilitator of our clients in a wide range of industries around the globe. We do this with our revolutionary cleaning and hygiene technologies - such as floor care machines, cleaning tools & utensils, and chemicals. POSITION Procurement Category Leader - TASKI Floor Care Machines The position is part of the Global TASKI Purchasing Organization and is responsible for sourcing Floor Care Machine components and finished goods for TASKI in Europe, Located at our NCH facility near Prague managing $10-30M annual spend, with direct impact on product cost, supplier innovation, and supply continuity. Works within a $100M global FCM category and team aligned with global strategies. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management Lead sourcing for electronic and mechanical components and finished goods following global sourcing methodology Define and implement 1-3 year sourcing strategies, supplier selections, contracts, and commercial terms Scout, assess, and technically evaluate suppliers and manufacturing processes Support inflation outlooks and market intelligence for key commodities Cost, Performance & Risk Management Drive cost reduction and value engineering initiatives meeting savings targets Manage pricing, contracts, and cost updates in SAP Monitor and drive supplier performance (quality, delivery, cost, sustainability) Actively manage supply risks and escalation topics Cross-Functional Collaboration & Innovation Participate in global and regional new product development (NPD) and launch projects Partner closely with R&D, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing on design changes, dual sourcing, and portfolio optimizations Support innovation by enabling supplier-led technical solutions KEY QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree or equivalent certification in Engineering 3-5+ years of experience in technical procurement or sourcing; global sourcing experience is a plus Demonstrated technical sourcing experience in: Electrical / electronic components (PCBs, batteries, chargers, wiring harnesses) Mechanical components (plastic injection molding, metal fabrication) Ability to assess manufacturing processes and identify design‑for‑cost opportunities JOB REQUIREMENTS Strong stakeholder management across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Global Procurement Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and operational levels Results‑driven with a structured, action‑oriented mindset Confident communicator able to facilitate cross‑functional decision‑making Experience working with SAP and strong analytical skills Fluent in English Willingness to travel internationally as required Diversey, a Solenis Company We are relentlessly pursuing our purpose to go beyond clean to take care of what's precious. In today's world of increasing resource scarcity - including water, energy, materials, and labour - we need to achieve more with less for the well-being of today's generations and for future generations. We stand behind every committed leader and employee of our customers, across all levels of the organisation. We stand with the buyer, the chef, the building service contractor, the food processing manager, the nurse, the doctor, dairy processor, the hotel cleaner, head teacher, the store manager and many more who understand that hygiene and infection prevention are imperative to their business, their customers, their reputation, and the environment.


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