Technical Buyer

We are Skytree

Skytree enables a transition to a world with cleaner Air for everyone. We do this by developing and deploying smart technology that captures atmospheric carbon dioxide, enabling its use or storage to combat climate change and support society and businesses around the world.

Born out of the European Space Agency (ESA), we are a global team of highly talented scientists, engineers and business professionals, supported by an experienced management team. Our working culture is based on a dynamic and smart approach to business with an open and understanding attitude to others and a desire to expand the boundaries of what is possible.

As we continue our international growth, we are looking for an experienced, ownership-driven Technical Buyer (2 positions open) who thrives working independently while maintaining close collaboration with our HQ procurement team in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This role is based onsite in Katowice, Poland.

Ready to make your mark on the world of CO2? Then read on!

The Role

As a Technical Buyer, you will be Skytree's procurement presence on the ground in Poland, supporting both technical and general purchasing for our growing operations. You will source and procure technical products and services for our manufacturing and engineering teams, while also handling the day-to-day general purchasing the business needs to run smoothly, from indirect spend and office requirements to consumables, services and supplier coordination.

This is a hands-on role with real breadth. You will report to the Procurement Lead (based in Amsterdam) and work closely with colleagues across Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance and the wider Procurement team. 

It's a great opportunity for someone early in their procurement career to build deep technical buying skills while also getting broad exposure to how a scaling cleantech company actually operates.

In strong collaboration with the team in Amsterdam, you’ll make an impact by

Technical Purchasing

• Sourcing, evaluating and selecting suppliers for technical products and components used in Skytree's manufacturing and R&D activities.

• Supporting the Product, Engineering and R&D teams with their procurement needs , both ongoing requirements and ad-hoc requests.

• Initiating relationships with new suppliers, sourcing samples for testing, and helping move qualified suppliers into production.

• Negotiating pricing, lead times and delivery terms, and helping ensure purchased items meet our quality standards and technical specifications.

• Working to achieve fast delivery to avoid development or production delays, without compromising on quality or due process.

General Purchasing

• Managing day-to-day indirect and general procurement: office supplies, consumables, services, facilities-related spend and ad-hoc business needs.

• Raising and managing purchase orders, tracking deliveries, and following up with suppliers to keep things moving.

• Maintaining clean supplier records and procurement documentation.

• Working closely with Finance to ensure proper procedure, accurate administration and timely invoice and payment processing.

Across both

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Identifying and helping mitigate procurement risks (supply disruptions, quality issues, single-source dependencies).

• Supporting supplier audits and scoring activities.

• Keeping up to date with market trends and supplier developments relevant to your categories.

What we’re looking for

• At least 3 years of hands-on purchasing experience in a manufacturing, industrial or engineering environment. Strong graduates with a relevant internship will also be considered.

• A bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Process or similar), Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.

• Genuine interest in technical products and a willingness to learn the technical side of components like pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and electromechanical hardware.

• Comfort handling general/indirect purchasing alongside technical buying, you don't see admin work as beneath you.

• Solid organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken, this is the working language across Skytree and you will work daily with colleagues in the Netherlands and elsewhere.

• Existing Right to Work in Poland.

• Hihgly benefecial if you have:

  -Familiarity with procurement concepts such as Kraljic, Incoterms, RFQs and basic contract terms.

  -Exposure to NPI (New Product Introduction), ramp-up or life-cycle management.

  -Additional purchasing certifications or courses (e.g. NEVI, CIPS or local equivalents).

What you can expect 

Apart from working with great colleagues and a competitive package, you can also expect:

• A unique start-up environment offering organic professional and personal growth at one of the most innovative cleantech companies of Europe!

• A competitive salary package aligned with Polish market standards, with regular review cycles

• A diverse (33+ nationalities) and fun team to work with.

• Recharge with 25 vacation days, plus a little extra when life throws something special your way.

• Exposure to international operations across Europe and The Netherlands HQ

• Our newly-launched Skytree office in the city centre of Katowice.

QUESTIONS?

Need some more info, or simply have a question for us? Don’t hesitate to reach out! Please send an email to april.ozen@skytree.tech

Note: for this position we cannot offer a work permit / visa sponsorship.