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Sourcing Lead with German
Job Description: Currently we are looking for the candidate for the position of: Sourcing Lead with German Location: Lodz - hybrid Responsibilities: Lead tactical sourcing & buying for low-value spend across GNFR domains Validate supplier responses; ensure alignment with T&Cs & contractual baselines Negotiate quickly with suppliers while maintaining compliance standards (aligned with Spot Buyer & Ops Buyer Specialist duties) Identify repeat purchases suitable for cataloging or contracting Drive supplier consolidation opportunities to reduce tail fragmentation Escalate risk areas (single-source, excessive lead times, non-compliant requests) Train junior TSM analysts in tactical sourcing practices Govern spot-buy pipeline reporting, including volumes, savings & compliance Conduct tactical supplier performance checks (responsiveness, pricing stability, delivery adherence) Support proactive spend reviews to highlight leakage & contractable spend
Requirements: Approximately 4 years of experience in Sourcing/Tail Spend Knowledge of English and German at least C1 level - essential for client communication purposes Higher education Strong operational sourcing ability for tactical, urgent, and mid-complexity needs Ability to interpret category strategies and align tactical buying decisions accordingly Expertise in supplier comparison, TCO thinking, and negotiation frameworks Strong documentation and compliance rigor Ability to manage a small buyer team Solid stakeholder management and expectation handling
We offer to the candidates: Performance bonus twice a year Employee referral program bonus Access to training platform (self-learning), domain/soft/technical skills training Private medical care at Medicover (with possible extension to family members) Reimbursement of Multisport card or points on MyBenefit platform Attractive group insurance Additional social bonuses A chance to develop SAP, MDG and reporting skills Internal training program Stable employment based on an employment contract No trial period in the contract