Technical Purchasing Specialist (Prototype Components)

Quick Facts

• Role: Prototype-focused Technical Purchasing Specialist

• Work model: Hybrid (3 days/week in Kraków)

• Contract/Pay: 128 PLN/hour net + VAT (B2B)

Description

You will coordinate prototype builds by planning component needs, estimating prototype costs, and ordering parts so engineers get what they need on time. You’ll work between purchasing and project management, collaborating with international suppliers and internal engineering, project, quality, and logistics teams to resolve lead-time and availability issues independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a prototype build plan across multiple projects

• Partner with project managers to plan each phase of prototype construction

• Estimate the cost of prototype builds

• Define prototype component requirements based on technical documentation

• Send supplier inquiries, check market options, and place component orders

• Track orders and ensure components are available on schedule

• Handle lead-time/availability problems and negotiate with suppliers

• Coordinate with quality and product validation teams

• Work with logistics departments and suppliers

• Protect confidential information and company property

Requirements

• Independence and proactive approach

• Higher technical or economic education

• English (B2)

• MS Office with intermediate Excel for data analysis

• Accuracy and attention to detail

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Honesty in relations with company, clients, and colleagues

• Work experience (up to 2 years acceptable; 2–5 years ideal)

Benefits

• Hybrid work in Kraków (3 days/week in office)

• B2B rate: 128 PLN/hour net + VAT