Global Sourcing Leader - Direct Materials (Elastomers)

VAT Vakuumventile AG; Gemeinde Haag; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VAT Group is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to develop and execute global elastomer sourcing strategies, partnering with Business Units, Engineering, and Operations to align with the company’s supply chain and regulatory requirements.

The role focuses on sustaining the Global Strategic Sourcing Operating Model, improving quality, delivery, and cost across the 3rd party spend, including Best Cost Country sourcing initiatives in Eastern Europe and other regions.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years in-depth strategic and operational sourcing experience with a solid working knowledge of global category management.
• Experience in production techniques and processes related to direct materials.
• Strong Excel and Office IT skills.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships across global bases and communicate with internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Management of own material categories (capacity, knowledge management, performance).
• Accountable for contributing to the global Direct Material & Supply Base Performance (QCD).
• Representing own direct material categories within the VAT organization.
• Accountable for cost optimization, supply base optimization and Best Cost Country Sourcing objectives.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Sourcing operations

Excel

German language

English language

Supplier relations

Analytical skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

VAT Group is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to develop and execute global elastomer sourcing strategies, partnering with Business Units, Engineering, and Operations to align with the company’s supply chain and regulatory requirements.

The role focuses on sustaining the Global Strategic Sourcing Operating Model, improving quality, delivery, and cost across the 3rd party spend, including Best Cost Country sourcing initiatives in Eastern Europe and other regions.