IT Procurement Buyer

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The IT Procurement Buyer is responsible for the timely provision of materials and services in the appropriate quantity, quality, and at optimal cost. This role executes purchasing activities within SAP and Helios, supports the end‑to‑end procure‑to‑pay process, and manages buying, sourcing, and expediting from approved local and international suppliers.
The IT Procurement Buyer works closely with IT leadership, project managers, logistics, and finance teams to maintain procurement compliance, improve operational efficiency, and reduce the risk of service or supply disruptions. The role requires deep knowledge of procurement processes, strong indepndence, reliability, and professionalism.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Converting approved purchase requisitions into purchase orders in ERP systems (SAP, Helios) and ensuring accuracy of vendor, pricing, terms, and coding.
• Issuing, expediting, updating, and cancelling purchase orders based on MRP outputs and business needs.
• Maintaining accurate procurement data and documentation for audits, customs, and compliance.
• Serving as an operational point of contact for suppliers and ensuring adherence to procurement standards.
• Coordinating with vendors on documentation, forecasts, delivery schedules, and issue resolution.
• Reviewing invoices and resolving discrepancies with vendors and Accounts Payable.
• Supporting timely and accurate invoice processing to prevent service or supply disruptions.
• Collaborating with logistics, planning, IT, finance, and project teams to ensure smooth material and service flow.
• Providing procurement guidance to internal stakeholders and supporting compliance with approval workflows.
• Maintaining accurate purchasing records and supplier information in ERP systems.
• Preparing reports and supporting financial forecasting for long‑term planning and decision‑making.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline procurement workflows, reduce invoice exceptions, and improve supplier performance.
• Suggesting improvements, cost savings, and supply chain optimization initiatives.
• Assisting in training IT staff

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Procurement Knowledge: Understanding of purchasing processes, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, vendor coordination, and invoice handling within an IT or corporate environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency with SAP purchasing functions and Microsoft Excel; familiarity with invoice processing tools such as Serrala or similar platforms is beneficial.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in PO creation, invoice validation, recordkeeping, and compliance-related activities.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify discrepancies, investigate root causes, and coordinate effective resolution of purchasing and invoice issues.
• Communication and Collaboration: Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across IT, Finance, Accounts Payable, and external vendors.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple transactions, priorities, and deadlines.

Educational/Certification Requirement:

• Bachelor's Degree: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain, finance, accounting, information technology, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience Requirement:

Work Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, buyer, or procure-to-pay roles, preferably supporting an IT, finance, or shared services organization.
• Hands-on experience with SAP for PR-to-PO processing and experience partnering with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies is strongly preferred.
• English at advance level - daily communication in English

We offer:

• A company with custom production outside the automotive industry
• Individual approach
• Facilities of a newly built production hall in Doubí in Liberec
• High quality employment
• Flexible working hours
• We will take into account your experience with attractive benefits (quarterly bonuses, meal allowance CZK 140/day, transport allowance, Multisport card, CZK 5,880/year contribution to Pluxee card, company season tickets for leisure activities - hockey, football, iQLANDIA, ZOO, subsidized refreshments at the workplace, education, company events)

Please submit your CV in English.