Senior Procurement & Cost Control Specialist

Prague
Full-time

As JetBrains continues to grow, our Procurement team is becoming increasingly busy. We are therefore looking to hire a senior specialist to support the team in the Czech Republic and remotely in other locations. Initial duties will be focused on managing the team’s daily agenda with the goal of more projects and responsibilities independently over time.

We are now actively looking for a Czech & English speaker to join our Prague-based Procurement team.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement Strategy & Operations

Lead assigned procurement tasks, ensuring alignment with KPIs, team guidelines, and best practices.
Manage end-to-end procurement processes, including RFx (RFI, RFQ, RFP), sourcing decisions, and order execution.
Monitor and optimize Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes, proactively addressing non-PO purchases.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements (e.g., ESG, facultative compensation).

Vendor & Contract Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to secure optimal pricing, conditions, and service levels.
Manage supplier qualification, performance evaluation, and contract lifecycle (renewals, documentation, compliance).
Support strategic supplier development and benchmarking initiatives.

Project Support & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Lead and contribute to complex procurement projects in collaboration with project managers and stakeholders.
Ensure procurement is embedded early in project planning and execution stages.
Collaborate with global and regional teams to align local strategies with global best practices.

Data Analysis & Reporting

Maintain internal databases (e.g., vendor data, contract terms, purchasing volumes).
Prepare cost analyses, performance dashboards, and ad-hoc reports.
Identify improvement opportunities based on data insights and communicate them proactively.

Team & Process Development

Support colleagues across locations and provide backup when needed.
Assist in onboarding and training new team members in line with internal training plans.
Promote adherence to procurement policies and foster a culture of continuous improvement and digital innovation.

It would be great if you have:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
Experience: 4+ years in procurement or purchasing roles with both operational and strategic exposure.

Technical Skills:

Proficient in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables).
Experience with procurement platforms (Coupa, Ariba, or similar).
Language Skills: Fluent in Czech and English (written and verbal); German is a plus.

Competencies:

Strong ownership, responsibility, and ability to drive initiatives to completion.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal communication and stakeholder engagement.
Tech-savvy, with a passion for digital tools and process innovation.
High personal integrity and a proactive, solution-oriented approach.