Sourcing Manager

Calderys; Oberhausen; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Sourcing Manager to develop and implement category and sourcing strategies. The role involves collaborating with engineering teams, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost-saving initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills and fluency in English and German. Join us to make a significant impact in the procurement process.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in Purchasing function.
• Fluent in English and German.

Responsibilities

• Identify & qualify potential new suppliers.
• Prepare and issue Request for Quote (RFQ).
• Assess procurement process for CAPEX articles.

Skills

Project-management skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Strategic Thinking

Intercultural competence

Communication skills

Team player mentality

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Business engineering degree

Commercial Engineer degree

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The EMEA CAPEX Regional Commodity Manager will act as primary interface and respected partner to internal stakeholders in the development and follow up of the purchasing processes (incl. KPI definitions). He/she will take responsibility for the execution of category strategies, implementation of sourcing strategies & application of the Purchasing policy. He/she will actively develop savings plans for Calderys EMEA entities on CAPEX, and drive their implementation with the support of the local purchasers, procurement, supply chain and engineering & CAPEX industrial team.

Responsibilities

• Identify & qualify potential new suppliers and process the documentation to include in the company approved supplier list. Define and follow up the purchasing strategy for CAPEX articles in the group Calderys.
• Work with Industrial and engineering teams to identify savings initiatives leveraging on different design options : innovation, standardization, bundling of volumes….
• Prepare and issue Request for Quote (RFQ) to selected bidders as per CAPEX Purchasing strategy, coordinate RFQ, organize commercial and technical bid clarifications with Engineering, Industrial & EHS department. Issue and negotiate claims due to non-conformities with suppliers.
• Assess the procurement process for CAPEX articles and propose improvement in policy.
• Report significant Savings in the QUIMEO platform.
• Administer and continuously maintain the prices CAPEX shared database to ensure that all required data is available, correct and up to date. Provide guidance and direction for the other stakeholders.

Requirements

• Mechanical engineering, business engineering, Commercial Engineer degree, another a related field or equivalent professional experience
• 5-10 years of experience in the area of Purchasing function
• Project- management skills or experience of working in Project mode
• Fluent English and German skills
• Excellent communication skills and team player mentality
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, utilizing data-driven approaches
• Autonomy
• Strategic Thinking
• Intercultural competence

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing

• Industries

  Manufacturing and Clay and Refractory Products Manufacturing

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