Strategic Buyer - CEE Region f/m/d

Our common goal 

We are seeking a Strategic Buyer with a strong understanding of supply chain dynamics and materials sourcing in production environments. This role will focus on identifying, evaluating, and onboarding new suppliers across the CEE region, with a particular emphasis on materials such as plastics, wood, metal, textiles, and leather.

Strategic Buyer will regularly engage with clients on-site, ideally three times per week. In addition, the position involves occasional travel to Szombathely to connect with internal teams and support collaboration across locations.

What you can expect 

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for key materials in the CEE region.
• Contribute to the new product development process by identifying suitable suppliers, ensuring material availability, and aligning sourcing strategies with design and production timelines.
• Identify and assess potential suppliers, conduct audits, and negotiate contracts.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate closely with production, design, and logistics teams to align sourcing with operational needs.
• Monitor market trends and supply risks, and propose mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with Vitra’s sustainability and quality standards.
• Support the development of a resilient and scalable supply chain infrastructure in the region.
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 How you can convince 

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in strategic purchasing or supply chain roles, ideally in production or manufacturing companies.
• Strong material knowledge, especially in plastics, wood, metal, textiles, and leather.
• Proven experience in supplier development and contract negotiation.
• Deep understanding of supply chain processes in production environments.
• Fluent in English
• Willingness to travel across the CEE region.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.