Strategic Buyer – Rail Infrastructure Procurement

About the role

We are seeking a Strategic Buyer to support Siemens Mobility’s rail infrastructure projects, focusing on procurement for railway electrification. The role is based in Ostrava and involves daily interaction with our German branches and international suppliers.

Key responsibilities

• Procure materials and services for rail electrification projects, handling supplier documents and offers.
• Negotiate strategic procurement conditions and framework contracts, including price negotiations.
• Benchmark suppliers and manage supplier data in internal systems.
• Support budget management, KPIs and other procurement‑related processes.
• Maintain active communication with colleagues, customers and suppliers in German and English.
• Occasional business trips to production plants and suppliers in Germany (approximately once a month).

Required profile

• University degree in a technical, business or economic field.
• Proven experience in strategic procurement and supplier negotiation.
• Fluency in German and English.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to Germany.

Required skills

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with SAP or a similar ERP system.

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to state‑of‑the‑art rail vehicles.
• Personal annual cafeteria budget of CZK 34 000.
• Up to 33 days of vacation.
• Fully paid e‑meal vouchers (CZK 129.50 per day).
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work‑from‑home option.
• Company kindergarten, shareholder program, and extensive development courses.