Purchaser / Procurement Associate Specialist

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.