Purchaser / Procurement Associate Specialist

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Job Description Department / Site: Supply Chain / AH Technology Solutions / Wrzesnia, Poland. ROLE & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Execute day-to-day purchasing activities for assigned materials, goods and services. • Create, maintain and follow up purchase orders & invoices in accordance with business requirements and applicable procurement processes. • Monitor supplier order confirmations, open purchase orders and agreed delivery dates. • Proactively follow up with suppliers on delayed, incomplete or discrepant deliveries. • Support continuity of supply by identifying potential shortages and delivery risks and escalating them when required. • Maintain regular operational communication with suppliers regarding availability, lead times and deliveries. • Obtain quotations and support the comparison of supplier offers when required. • Cooperate with Planning, Production, Warehouse, Quality, Finance and other relevant internal stakeholders. • Support the resolution of purchase order, delivery and invoice discrepancies. • Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier-related data and documentation in the relevant company systems. • Support routine supplier performance monitoring, procurement reporting and analysis. • Participate in cost-efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives within Procurement and Supply Chain. • Perform purchasing activities in accordance with applicable company policies, procedures and compliance requirements. • Preparation of statutory reports required by law based on Procurement department operations (GUS, OPAK, etc) • Providing operational support to the Planning Department in day-to-day activities • Procurement (Purchasing) within the SAP Procure-to-Pay process, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, supplier management, invoice processing, and payment workflows. At the request of his/her supervisor, he/she may be required to carry out ad hoc missions related to his/her responsibilities. KEY COMPETENCES • Procurement know-how and understanding of operational purchasing processes. • Planning and organization - manages priorities and follows up multiple operational topics effectively. • Problem solving - identifies supply, delivery or order-related issues and supports timely resolution. • Communication and collaboration - works effectively with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders. • Analytical thinking and attention to detail, including accuracy of purchasing data. • Accountability and ownership for assigned activities. • Continuous improvement mindset. • Recurring knowledge: Good command of English, SAP (MM module). Minimum education or Equivalent experience: • University degree or relevant professional education, preferably in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Economics or a related field. • Initial professional experience in purchasing, supply chain, logistics, planning or a related area would be an advantage. • Experience in a manufacturing environment would be an advantage. Computer software/tools ☒ Outlook   ☒ Pack Office   ☒ SharePoint ☒ ERP   ☐ GMAO   ☐ Quartis   ☐ CORIM   ☐ ENOVA EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS ☒ Occasional national/international travel ☐ Regular national/international travel ☐ Others Additional location(s) Compensation Information: Required Skills: Inventory Control Management, Operational Procurement, Procurement, Procurement Systems, Purchase Orders, Purchasing Processes, Purchasing Supplies, Supplier Collaboration, Supplier Performance Monitoring, Supply Chain Processes Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: Regular Relocation: VISA Sponsorship: Travel Requirements: Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: Valid Driving License: Hazardous Material(s): Job Posting End Date: 11/10/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.