At What’s Cooking? we are expanding our presence in Poland with the construction of a new, modern production facility in Opole. This is a defining moment: supplier networks, standards, contracts and ways of working are being built for the future.
We are looking for a Procurement Manager Poland who enjoys working both strategically and hands‑on. Someone who ensures reliable procurement for our Polish operations while also taking a leading role in group‑wide category sourcing, with a primary focus on Technical MRO.
Because we care about people, business and planet, you will also contribute to our ESG and responsible sourcing roadmap, ensuring our supply chains become more transparent, resilient and future‑proof.
Your Responsibilities
Local Procurement Leadership (Opole)
- Serve as the primary procurement partner for the Opole site.
- Ensure secure and cost‑effective sourcing of materials, packaging, technical supplies, services and CAPEX‑related needs.
- Identify supply risks early and resolve operational issues efficiently.
- Build strong relationships with colleagues in Production, Technical, Supply Chain, Quality and Finance.
- Drive process discipline, transparency and continuous improvement across the procurement cycle.
Group Category Responsibility – Technical MRO
- Own the Technical MRO category for the What’s Cooking? Group.
- Develop and implement group supplier strategies.
- Negotiate framework agreements and service terms.
- Standardize specifications, pricing models and supplier performance management across sites.
Category Expansion (based on your profile & interests)
- Opportunity to take leadership for an additional strategic category (e.g., packaging, ingredients or proteins).
- Work alongside other Group Category Managers to shape the group procurement strategy.
ESG & Responsible Sourcing
- Embed ESG criteria into sourcing decisions (safety, compliance, working conditions, waste, emissions).
- Drive supplier engagement on EcoVadis, carbon footprint reduction and continuous improvement.
- Help translate sustainability ambitions into practical, measurable actions.
Your Profile
- Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering or Business Administration (or relevant experience).
- 5+ years’ experience in procurement, preferably in industrial or FMCG environments.
- Strong negotiation skills and a data‑driven decision‑making style.
- Able to influence and collaborate across functions and levels.
- Structured, proactive, and solutions‑oriented.
- Fluent in Polish and English.
- Proficient in Microsoft tools; experience with ERP systems is a plus.
- Willing to travel occasionally to suppliers and group sites.
What We Offer
- A pivotal role in building and shaping procurement in Poland.
- Local autonomy with impact across the Group.
- A leading role in a new factory expansion — rare, meaningful and career‑defining.
- A supportive, collaborative and pragmatic company culture.
- Development opportunities in a growing international food group.
- Competitive salary and benefits.
Seniority level
Employment type
Job function
- Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
- Food and Beverage Manufacturing
