Qiagen

Category Buyer Professional Services

Poland · On-site · Full time

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EmployerQiagen
LocationPoland
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted9 Oct 2026

Overview

At QIAGEN, we are driven by a simple but powerful vision: making improvements in life possible.

We’re dedicated to revolutionizing science and healthcare for the better. From our entrepreneurial roots to our current global presence, we've grown into a force for positive change. With thousands of employees across six continents, collaboration is our greatest strength. We’re always striving to identify talented individuals to join our exceptional teams.

We have played a pivotal role in shaping modern science and healthcare, and we're just getting started. If you're someone who thrives on new challenges, values diversity and wants to make a tangible difference in people's lives, then QIAGEN is the place for you.

At QIAGEN, every day is an opportunity to make a real-life impact.

Join us, grow with us, and together, let's shape the future of biological discovery.

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About the opportunity

Join our Global Procurement team and play a key role in shaping QIAGEN’s indirect procurement strategy within the Professional Services category. In this position, you will partner with stakeholders across the organization and drive sourcing initiatives covering areas such as contingent workforce, marketing services, finance services, and management consulting. Reporting to the Global Category Leader, you will support strategic supplier management, deliver measurable cost savings, and contribute to global procurement transformation projects, including the ongoing development of digital procurement solutions such as SAP Ariba.

Your tasks include

Act as a trusted Procurement Business Partner for internal stakeholders across multiple functions and regions.
Lead sourcing activities, supplier selection processes, and contract negotiations for professional services categories.
Develop, negotiate, and manage service and work contracts with external suppliers and service providers.
Drive cost optimization initiatives and ensure delivery against procurement KPIs and savings targets.
Support the implementation and continuous improvement of global category strategies and sub-category roadmaps.
Manage supplier relationships, performance reviews, and risk mitigation activities.
Participate in global procurement projects and transformation initiatives, including SAP Ariba implementation and optimization.

Your profile

1-3 years of experience in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management.
University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and analytical skills with a data-driven mindset.
Proven experience in supplier relationship management and contract negotiations.
Proficiency in SAP; experience with SAP Ariba is highly preferred.
Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels, including senior leadership.
Fluent English skills, both written and spoken.

What we offer

Private medical care

Group Life Insurance

Multisport card

Flexible benefits platform

Language classes

Pension Scheme (PPE) after 12 months

Childcare subsidy

Training and development programs

Happy Monday (snacks provided)

Attractive location (Sky Tower)

Hybrid work (conditional to your role)

Our people are the heartbeat of everything we do. Passion drives us as we push boundaries to innovate and evolve. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We cultivate a collaborative, supportive environment where each individual and team can flourish. We champion accountability and encourage entrepreneurial thinking.

QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.

Please make sure to send an English version of your CV!

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