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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: Sibiu or Bucharest (hybrid 3/2) 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: Long-term and stable cooperation Benefit platform Organized training sessions during the first weeks and further upskilling courses (online, with our experts) 22 paid vacation days in the first year plus 2 more paid vacation days starting with the second year Modern, cozy and central location in Bucharest Teamwork in a multicultural environment Medical subscription and life assurance