Sourcing Expert with German

Currently we are looking for the candidate for the position of:
Sourcing Expert 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
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