An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Purchasing Specialist!! 

Location: Lanškroun - CZ

Job ID: 52631

Position Summary:

Are you organized, proactive and comfortable working with suppliers and colleagues across different countries?

We are looking for a Purchasing Specialist to join our team in Lanškroun and support the day-to-day purchasing activities of an international manufacturing organization.

You will be an important link between our suppliers and Operations, helping ensure that materials and products are ordered, confirmed and delivered when needed.

This is a great opportunity for someone with some exposure to purchasing, supply chain, logistics or customer operations who wants to develop further in an international environment.

Who are we? 

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo 

Identification Technologies (IDT):

IDT is creating trusted identities for IoT applications through Smart Components and Enabling Services.

HID’s Identification Technologies powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places and things through smart components and cloud services. We make it possible for people and organizations to transact safely, work productively, and travel freely. Our contactless identification and sensing (RFID, NFC, and BLE) components and solution enabling technologies address the dynamic requirements across multiple industries to wirelessly connect, identify, collect and manage data quickly and accurately across virtually any IoT application.

As our Purchasing Specialist, you’ll support HID’s success by: 

• Create and maintain purchase orders in Oracle ERP.
• Communicate directly with suppliers about orders, confirmations and deliveries.
• Follow up on open and overdue purchase orders.
• Check quantities, prices and delivery dates.
• Follow up on delays and keep internal teams informed.
• Support the resolution of order, delivery and invoice discrepancies.
• Work closely with Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, Customer Service and Finance.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier information in the ERP system.
• Prepare basic reports and monitor purchasing data.
• Support inventory reviews and other purchasing activities.
• Contribute to improvements in purchasing processes and ways of working.

You won't be working alone. You will collaborate with experienced colleagues and progressively build your knowledge of purchasing, suppliers and international supply-chain operations.

Experience and Capabilities

• 2 year's experience in purchasing, supply chain, logistics, administration or customer operations.
• An interest in developing your career in purchasing.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• A practical approach to solving day-to-day issues.
• Good Excel and general Microsoft 365 skills.
• Experience with Oracle ERP or another ERP system would be an advantage, but is not essential.
• Good working knowledge of English, both written and spoken.
• Czech or Slovak language skills are strongly preferred. Additional languages are an advantage.

Work Environment and Travel

• The position is based in Lanškroun, Czech Republic.
• The role involves regular communication with international colleagues and suppliers.
• Occasional travel for training or team meetings may be required.
• The employee must be legally eligible to work in the Czech Republic.

What We Offer

• A permanent role within an international technology company.
• Practical experience in purchasing, supply chain and Oracle ERP processes.
• Regular interaction with suppliers and colleagues in different countries.
• Training and support from experienced team members.
• Opportunities to progressively develop purchasing and supply-chain knowledge.
• A collaborative environment where accuracy, teamwork and continuous learning are valued.

Compliance

• The employee is expected to follow all relevant HID policies and procedures related to quality, security, safety, business continuity and environmental management.
• This job description provides a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Additional activities may be assigned based on operational requirements.
• HID is an equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Why apply? 

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted

HID does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

HID is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves, fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity. If you have a disability and require assistance or accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions, please contact accommodations-ext@hidglobal.com.

Please be aware that our recruitment process may include the use of AI-powered tools to assist in screening applicant resumes. These tools help us efficiently identify candidates whose qualifications and skills align with the job description. We use AI in a responsible manner and in accordance with applicable data privacy laws and regulations. Importantly, all applicants are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. AI is used to support, not replace, human judgment in the evaluation process.