Sourcing Lead with German

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