Join the world leader in advanced energy storage solutions and be part of the success story of VARTA®! At <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuCqSgO1VLo">Clarios</a>, we’re powering today, into tomorrow.   Do you want to join a company that cares about your future development and wellbeing? This is not just a statement. Do you know why?Here are 10+1 things we guarantee:<ul><li>Professional development opportunities and language courses</li><li>Flexible working hours, home office and extra vacation days</li><li>Monthly bonus after 6 months of employment</li><li>Extra contribution to meal card</li><li>Special bonus for important life events (wedding, new baby)</li><li>Complex onsite care – workplace massages, workshops, individual medical examinations, and consultations tailored to your needs</li><li>Regular onsite exercises – running and swimming lessons</li><li>Modern private canteen</li><li>Employee events, volunteering, and team-buildings</li><li>Relocation package and housing allowance if you are relocating to Bratislava to join our team</li><li>On top of that, you will receive a flexible benefits allowance so you can tailor the rest of the benefits to suit your individual needs - ProCare, 3rd Pillar investment, Multisport card etc. ​</li></ul>Interested what will be your tasks?<ul><li>Independently manages the contract intake process, ensuring requests are complete, compliant, and routed to the appropriate stakeholders within agreed service levels.</li><li>Coordinates the end-to-end NDA process, working directly with internal stakeholders and Legal to ensure timely execution and proper documentation.</li><li>Reviews procurement documentation for completeness and accuracy before initiating sourcing or contracting activities.</li><li>Creates, manages, and maintains agreements in Zycus, coordinating with Legal, Procurement, and business stakeholders throughout the approval process.</li><li>Independently builds and manages RFx events in Zycus, supporting sourcing activities from event creation through supplier communication and award documentation.</li><li>Resolves procurement-related requests and operational issues independently, exercising sound judgment and escalating only complex or high-risk situations.</li><li>Monitors procurement KPIs, identifies trends, and recommends corrective actions or process improvements where appropriate.</li><li>Identifies opportunities for process optimization, automation, and standardization, participating in or leading continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Collaborates closely with internal stakeholders, Legal, Finance, and suppliers to ensure efficient delivery of procurement services and a positive customer experience.</li><li>Provides guidance and day-to-day support to junior team members, sharing knowledge and promoting best practices.</li><li>Contributes to the development and maintenance of process documentation, work instructions, and training materials.</li><li>Supports system testing, process enhancements, and implementation of new procurement tools or functionality.</li></ul>This role requires to work 25% US Time.  Working patterns for US shift are 13:30 – 22:00 (Mon – Friday)  There are extra benefits for employees covering US time: <ul><li>30% hourly bonus for every complete shift worked US time </li><li>One additional meal voucher per day during US time shift </li></ul>What kind of energy we are looking for?<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics or related field and 3+ years of relevant procurement, sourcing, contract management, or shared services experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.</li><li>Advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal.</li><li>Strong customer orientation with the ability to build effective relationships and act as a trusted business partner.</li><li>Ability to independently analyze information, identify issues, and recommend practical solutions.</li><li>Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.</li><li>Experience working with procurement platforms such as Zycus, SAP, or other ERP/procurement systems.</li><li>Good understanding of procurement lifecycle, contract management, supplier engagement, and procurement compliance.</li><li>Strong attention to detail while maintaining focus on operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.</li><li>Self-motivated, proactive, adaptable, and capable of working with limited supervision.</li></ul>The starting salary is at min 1 600 EUR/month gross for candidates who meet our minimum criteria.This amount is our minimal offered salary. Clarios values each and every candidate and we ensure our compensation package aligns with your professional experience and your expectation.#LI-EC1About Clarios: Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. You can find more information <a href="https://presse.ftp-mtm.com/Clarios/Clarios_Overview_2024_03_20.pdf">here</a> (PDF).  To All Recruitment Agencies: Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs. Equal Employment Opportunity: Clarios, LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law, EEO is the Law (supplement), and Pay Transparency Non-discrimination. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please email Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com.A Note to Job Applicants: please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.

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Procurement Specialist

Join the world leader in advanced energy storage solutions and be part of the success story of VARTA®! At <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuCqSgO1VLo">Clarios</a>, we’re powering today, into tomorrow.   Do you want to join a company that cares about your future development and wellbeing? This is not just a statement. Do you know why?Here are 10+1 things we guarantee:<ul><li>Professional development opportunities and language courses</li><li>Flexible working hours, home office and extra vacation days</li><li>Monthly bonus after 6 months of employment</li><li>Extra contribution to meal card</li><li>Special bonus for important life events (wedding, new baby)</li><li>Complex onsite care – workplace massages, workshops, individual medical examinations, and consultations tailored to your needs</li><li>Regular onsite exercises – running and swimming lessons</li><li>Modern private canteen</li><li>Employee events, volunteering, and team-buildings</li><li>Relocation package and housing allowance if you are relocating to Bratislava to join our team</li><li>On top of that, you will receive a flexible benefits allowance so you can tailor the rest of the benefits to suit your individual needs - ProCare, 3rd Pillar investment, Multisport card etc. ​</li></ul>Interested what will be your tasks?<ul><li>Independently manages the contract intake process, ensuring requests are complete, compliant, and routed to the appropriate stakeholders within agreed service levels.</li><li>Coordinates the end-to-end NDA process, working directly with internal stakeholders and Legal to ensure timely execution and proper documentation.</li><li>Reviews procurement documentation for completeness and accuracy before initiating sourcing or contracting activities.</li><li>Creates, manages, and maintains agreements in Zycus, coordinating with Legal, Procurement, and business stakeholders throughout the approval process.</li><li>Independently builds and manages RFx events in Zycus, supporting sourcing activities from event creation through supplier communication and award documentation.</li><li>Resolves procurement-related requests and operational issues independently, exercising sound judgment and escalating only complex or high-risk situations.</li><li>Monitors procurement KPIs, identifies trends, and recommends corrective actions or process improvements where appropriate.</li><li>Identifies opportunities for process optimization, automation, and standardization, participating in or leading continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Collaborates closely with internal stakeholders, Legal, Finance, and suppliers to ensure efficient delivery of procurement services and a positive customer experience.</li><li>Provides guidance and day-to-day support to junior team members, sharing knowledge and promoting best practices.</li><li>Contributes to the development and maintenance of process documentation, work instructions, and training materials.</li><li>Supports system testing, process enhancements, and implementation of new procurement tools or functionality.</li></ul>This role requires to work 25% US Time.  Working patterns for US shift are 13:30 – 22:00 (Mon – Friday)  There are extra benefits for employees covering US time: <ul><li>30% hourly bonus for every complete shift worked US time </li><li>One additional meal voucher per day during US time shift </li></ul>What kind of energy we are looking for?<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics or related field and 3+ years of relevant procurement, sourcing, contract management, or shared services experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.</li><li>Advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal.</li><li>Strong customer orientation with the ability to build effective relationships and act as a trusted business partner.</li><li>Ability to independently analyze information, identify issues, and recommend practical solutions.</li><li>Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.</li><li>Experience working with procurement platforms such as Zycus, SAP, or other ERP/procurement systems.</li><li>Good understanding of procurement lifecycle, contract management, supplier engagement, and procurement compliance.</li><li>Strong attention to detail while maintaining focus on operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.</li><li>Self-motivated, proactive, adaptable, and capable of working with limited supervision.</li></ul>The starting salary is at min 1 600 EUR/month gross for candidates who meet our minimum criteria.This amount is our minimal offered salary. Clarios values each and every candidate and we ensure our compensation package aligns with your professional experience and your expectation.#LI-EC1About Clarios: Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. You can find more information <a href="https://presse.ftp-mtm.com/Clarios/Clarios_Overview_2024_03_20.pdf">here</a> (PDF).  To All Recruitment Agencies: Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs. Equal Employment Opportunity: Clarios, LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law, EEO is the Law (supplement), and Pay Transparency Non-discrimination. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please email Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com.A Note to Job Applicants: please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.

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