Sourcing Expert with German

Currently we are looking for a candidate for the position of:

Sourcing Expert with German

Location: Brno - hybrid work

Responsibilities:

Lead tactical sourcing & buying for low-value spend across indirect categories

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)

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:

Hybrid Work Model within Brno

25 Days of Paid Leave

Performance Bonus

Meal Allowance

Multisport Card

Benefit Card

Modern Offices (Vlnena Street) with a Game Room, a Silent Zone and Kitchenettes in the Center of Brno, 2nd Largest City in the Czech Republic

Financial Reward for Referring Your Friends

Expat Assistance Services for New Joiners

Relocation Package (for candidates relocating from other EU countries)

Team Building Activities

Long-Term Career Prospects