Strategic Sourcing Specialist with German

Swift RecruitmentPolska

1 day ago

Job description

Location :

Wrocław, with ocassional travel to Germany

Salary

: zl gross UoP + Bonus

We are looking for an experienced

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

who will take ownership of sourcing activities for maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) needs in a modern biorefinery located in Germany. You will play a key role in coordinating with internal teams, managing supplier relationships, and driving sourcing excellence in a complex industrial environment.

What You Will Do

Manage sourcing for typical MRO categories such as mechanical services, scaffolding, cleaning, insulation, crane work, pipe materials, gaskets, spare parts, and plant equipment
Act as a key coordination point with the maintenance team, ensuring smooth alignment between operational and sourcing priorities
Ocassioanly travel to Germany for internal coordination, bidder meetings, and supplier interactions during preparation, execution, and follow-up phases
Plan, manage, and execute sourcing events (RFI, RFQ)
Provide expertise and guidance to stakeholders, influencing decisions in complex sourcing projects
Develop and execute competitive sourcing strategies and tactics to secure best value and reliability
Lead contract creation, negotiation, and management, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations
Proactively identify opportunities to reduce spend and optimize the supplier base
Evaluate supplier performance and maintain strong supplier relationships
Use SAP Ariba to manage and enhance sourcing event execution
Ensure efficient and effective Source-to-Contract process implementation in daily operations

Who You Are

You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in industrial engineering, technical business administration, or another relevant discipline

You have at least 3-5 years of experience in sourcing, ideally within the chemical or related process industry like MRO area

You are fluent in

German and English

, both spoken and written

You have hands-on experience working with German suppliers, contracts, and the German market

Experience with

SAP S / 4HANA

Ariba

is an advantage not must have

Knowledge of German legal requirements in the chemical industrial sector is beneficial

You are proactive, service-oriented, and skilled in communication, negotiation, and influencing

You have strong technical understanding of typical industrial needs and confidence when dealing with stakeholders and suppliers

You demonstrate collaboration, self-management, and the courage to take initiative and challenge the status quo

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