About this role
<p><span style=""><span style=""><b>Category Buyer - Transportation (Road, Sea, Air, Rail)</b></span></span> <span style=""><span style=""><b> </b></span></span></p> <p><span style=""><b>LOCATION:</b> Liberec / Czech Republic | <b>COMPANY:</b> Knorr-Bremse Services Europe, s.r.o. | <b> DEPARTMENT:</b> I/IPU VMD & GR-IR | <b>REQUISITION ID:</b> 9049 | <b>ON-SITE/REMOTE:</b> Hybrid </span></p> <p><img src="https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/ed7b1383/460f2282-46f0-456a-946f-c.jpg" style="height:auto;width:100%"></p> <p><span style=""><span style="">Do you want to join an exciting and offensive growth journey as Category Buyer - Transportation (Road, Sea, Air, Rail)</span></span> <span style=""><span style=""> in an international company? Welcome to the company that through its products and services contributes to increased global sustainability.</span></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%"><strong>YOUR TASKS</strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%">Develop and manage RFQs, RFPs, and tenders for domestic and international freight services</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%">Source, evaluate, and negotiate with transport providers across Road, Sea, Air, and Rail transport modes</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%">Collaborate with logistics, supply chain, operations, and finance teams to forecast freight needs and plan transport solutions</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%">Conduct market research and benchmarking to ensure competitive freight rates and optimal carrier performance</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%">Manage supplier relationships and performance, including KPIs, claims, and dispute resolution</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%">Contribute to cost reduction initiatives, continuous improvement, and process optimization</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%">Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, incoterms, and customs documentation standards</li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%"><strong>YOUR PROFILE</strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%">Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement or a related field</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%">At least 3 years of experience in transportation procurement or transportation management (Road, Sea, Air, Rail)</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%">Proven track record in managing RFQs, tenders, and bidding processes for transportation services</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%">Experience working with freight forwarders, carriers, and 3PL providers is an advantage</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%">Understanding of incoterms, customs procedures, and international trade</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%">Strong analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, ability to handle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%">Proficient in MS Excel, ERP systems (e.g., SAP), and e-sourcing tools</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.4px;line-height:107%;text-indent:0.4px">Fluency in English (German is a plus)<strong> </strong></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style=""><strong>Benefits Designed for You:</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style=""><em>Work-Life Balance</em></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style=""><span style="">Generous Time Off: Enjoy up to 25 days of vacation annually, with an additional 3 days off after 5 years of service</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Remote Work Options: Work from home up to 60% of the time</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Tailored Work Hours: Flexible working hours to suit your personal needs</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Work from Abroad: Work from abroad for up to 2 weeks per year</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Volunteer Support: Take a dedicated day off for volunteering</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Parent-Friendly Leave: Paid ½ day off for parents of children starting the first grade of primary school</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style=""><em>Financial Perks</em></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style=""><span style="">Extra Income: Year-End bonus</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Daily Meal Support: Meal vouchers worth 130 CZK per working day, fully tax-covered by the company</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Flexible Spending: A cafeteria system offering perks worth 17,040 CZK per year</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Future Investments: Contributions toward pension plans or long-term investment products (DIP)</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Skill Growth: Contribution to language courses to enhance your communication skills</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Ownership Opportunities: Participate in our employee stock ownership plan, sharing in our collective success</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Special Occasion Bonuses: Receive a work anniversary bonus, newborn bonus, and a retirement leaving bonus</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style=""><em>Supporting Your Wellbeing and Growth</em></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style=""><span style="">Dining Deals: Exclusive discounts and offers at selected restaurants</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Family-Friendly Fun: Free tickets to iQLANDIA and the Zoo in Liberec</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Fitness Support: Discounted MultiSport card for a variety of fitness activities</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Affordable Communication: Access cheaper mobile tariffs for family and friends</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Community: Exclusive corporate events and teambuilding activities</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Learning: Free corporate courses, coaching, and training sessions</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="">Please apply in ENGLISH only - thank you. Feel free to contact us for further information.</span></p> <p style="line-height:107%;text-indent:0.4px;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.4px"> </p><p> </p> <p><span style=""><span style="">Knorr-Bremse is the global market leader in braking systems and a leading supplier of other safety-critical railway and commercial vehicle systems. Knorr-Bremse's products contribute significantly to increased safety and energy efficiency on both railway tracks and roads around the world. </span></span></p> <p><span style=""><span style="">Knorr-Bremse is active in the key global megatrends: urbanisation, sustainability, digitalisation and mobility. Knorr-Bremse has more than 32,000 employees at over 100 locations in more than 30 countries around the world. In 2022, Knorr-Bremse achieved sales of more than EUR 7 billion and we continue to work hard every day with great expertise to maintain our position as one of the most successful industrial companies in Germany. </span></span></p> <p><span style=""><span style="">Visit https://www.knorr-bremse.com/en/ for more information about the company</span></span></p>