Tactical Buyer
Description
About the position
We are looking for a proactive and technically minded Tactical Buyer to join our Global Procurement team.
In this role, you will work closely with Category Managers and cross-functional stakeholders to support sourcing activities, supplier development, cost optimization, and new product introductions.
You will play a key role in identifying and developing suppliers, managing sourcing projects, supporting supplier qualification activities, and ensuring suppliers meet 3Shape's requirements for quality, delivery, cost, technology, and capacity. The role offers significant exposure to supplier negotiations, engineering collaboration, supply chain op-timization, and global supplier management.
Your responsibilities
Support the Category Manager in developing and executing category and sourcing strategies primarily for plas-tic injection moulding, optics, and cables.
Support RFQ processes, including supplier identification, quotation analysis, commercial evaluations, and sourc-ing recommendations.
Support sourcing projects associated with New Product Introduction (NPI) or second source implementation activities.
Prepare analyses and recommendations to support supplier negotiations, sourcing decisions, and contract im-plementation.
Support cost reduction initiatives through benchmarking, value engineering, market analysis, and supplier en-gagement.
Monitor supplier performance and proactively escalate risks relating to quality, delivery, cost, capacity, and supply continuity.
Prepare and participate in supplier visits, business reviews, audits, and follow-up actions with internal stakehold-ers and suppliers.
Support supplier relationship management activities and maintain regular communication with suppliers regard-ing performance, capacity, and future requirements.
Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Lifecycle Management, Operations, Production, and Supply Chain teams to ensure successful project execution.
Maintain supplier and pricing master data within ERP systems and procurement tools.
Coordinate the resolution of supplier-related issues and escalations while keeping stakeholders informed of progress, risks, and mitigation activities.
Specific skill requirement
Reading and understanding engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
Knowledge of plastic injection moulding, toolings and general production processes
Some knowledge around PPAP, Cpk, Understanding of materials, tolerances, dimensions, and quality require-ments.
Skills and Qualifications
3-5 years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business, or a related qualification.
Experience preparing and managing RFQs, evaluating supplier quotations, and supporting sourcing decisions.
Experience in supplier negotiations and supplier relationship management.
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance cost, quality, delivery, and risk considerations.
Strong analytical skills with experience in spend analysis, cost modelling, and supplier performance evaluation.
Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain functions.
Structured, proactive, and results-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
Global mindset, comfortable working in an international environment and collaborating with suppliers and stakeholders across Europe and Asia.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, with approximately 20% travel expected.
What We Offer:
Private healthcare (Luxmed) with extended dental package
Fresh fruits and healthy lunches at a symbolic cost (2 PLN)
Company-sponsored group life insurance plan (UNUM), including a free standard coverage package
Access to a comprehensive health and wellbeing program
Language courses with qualified teachers
A modern office with relax zones in Szczecin
A vibrant, international environment with skilled and collaborative colleagues
We encourage all relevant applicants to apply. We are committed to celebrating human diversity, and we trust that the best way to reach outstanding business results, is by welcoming diverse people into our community.
In compliance with the Whistleblower Protection Act, we inform candidates that an internal whistleblowing channel is available within our organization.
About us
3Shape started with a simple idea - to make 3D scanning better. First, we applied it to the hearing industry, then we succeeded in dentistry. Twenty years later, 3Shape has 2,000+ employees globally. With the help of dental professionals and amazing colleagues we’re creating award-winning scanning and CAD/CAM solutions to change dentistry together! Together, we contribute to a better world. Experience the everyday #lifeat3Shape across the globe on LinkedIn.