Sourcing & Procurement Process Lead with German

Lokalizacja ŁÓDŹ Polska łódzkie - Kategoria Procurement Specialist Języki angielski, niemiecki Responsibilities

• Managing supplier communication and conducting negotiations regarding pricing, commercial terms and conditions.
• Identifying opportunities to optimize procurement processes and implementing relevant best practices and improvements.
• Recognizing and driving potential cost-saving opportunities across sourcing activities.
• Providing second-level support for process-related questions and guiding Buyers and Agents in resolving operational issues.
• Overseeing the Requisition-to-Pay (Req to Pay) process and supporting the team in addressing process-related challenges.
• Acting as a second level escalation point for supplier-related matters, including resolving complex vendor issues and conflicts.
• Escalating cases involving non-responsive or non-cooperative suppliers to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Providing guidance on procurement procedures and appropriate actions in situations involving special requirements or instructions.
• Managing sourcing activities for direct spend, including requirements gathering, RFx management, sourcing strategy development, supplier negotiations and final award decisions within the defined authorization threshold.
• Managing quick-turnaround quotation requests for lower-value purchases with existing suppliers.
• Developing tender strategies, defining contract and response requirements, and identifying the appropriate supplier pool.
• Coordinating the supplier evaluation and selection process and supporting stakeholders throughout the decision-making stage.
• Preparing and sharing supplier contracts based on the client’s agreed terms and conditions.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in Sourcing, Procurement or related purchasing processes.
• Practical experience in sourcing within indirect procurement categories.
• Good understanding of supply chain processes and their interdependencies.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Well-developed negotiation skills and experience in managing commercial discussions with suppliers.
• Hands-on experience with e-sourcing platforms, such as SAP Ariba or similar procurement tools.
• Previous experience in managing Spot Buy activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and German, including the ability to prepare research and analytical reports.
• Experience in reviewing and interpreting supplier contracts, with a solid understanding of contract structures and key contractual clauses.
• Ability to lead, support and motivate team members in achieving defined performance objectives.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making.

Benefits

• Performance bonus twice a year.
• Employee referral program bonus.
• Opportunity for professional growth through internal movement (horizontal or vertical) and internal trainings online/onsite.
• Access to training platform (self-learning), domain/soft/technical skills training.
• Possibility to use German language on a daily basis.
• Private medical care at Medicover (with possible extension to family members).
• Reimbursement of Multisport card or points on MyBenefit platform.
• Attractive group insurance.
• Access to well-being platform, free meetings with a psychologist included.
• Stable employment based on an employment contract.
• IT equipment is provided by the Company.
• Bonuses from the Social Fund.
• Flexible starting hours.
• Opportunity to participate in charity, sports and well-being events.
• Hybrid mode (2 work days from the office per week).