Sourcing Specialist Industry

Optimas International; Bielefeld; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimas International in Germany seeks a Sourcing Specialist to drive global sourcing with suppliers, manage RFQ events, and deliver cost‑competitive solutions while ensuring continuity of supply and service excellence in a fast‑paced market.

You’ll optimize MOQs and lead times, perform supplier evaluations, conduct market research, and partner with cross‑functional teams to realize cost reductions and value for customers and the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, operations, business or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in sourcing and procurement for Industrial Fastener Products.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Fluency in English with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong commercial mindset with stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Understanding of the RFQ process is essential.
• Fastener product knowledge is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue RFQ packages while managing sourcing events through completion.
• Maintain sourcing databases, pricing records, and supplier documentation, building commercial and technical insights to support sourcing and resourcing decisions.
• Track sourcing progress and provide regular status updates.
• Resolve supplier-related and market pricing issues through proactive supplier engagement and internal coordination.
• Manage minimum order quantities (MOQ), lead times, and inventory considerations to support operational efficiency and free cash flow objectives.
• Work closely with cross functional teams to help identify, evaluate, and deliver cost reduction opportunities that add value to the business and customers.
• Contribute to the execution and continuous improvement of sourcing strategies using market pricing trends, supplier intelligence and commercial analysis.
• Build collaborative and professional relationships with supply partners and internal customer-facing teams.
• Coordinate with Optimas support teams to ensure clear communication and effective delivery of sourcing activities.
• Prepare resource packs for resource parts for the local transition team.

Skills

English fluency

Negotiation

ERP systems

Excel

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Sourcing Specialist Industry

Germany

Position overview

The Sourcing Specialist works closely with supply partners to keep OptimasInternationalcompetitive in a changing market.

The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for supporting global sourcing activities by identifyingandevaluatingsuppliers to ensure continuity of supply, cost competitiveness, and service excellence.The role involves RFQ management, supplier communication, market research, data analysis, and cross-functional coordination to support business objectives and customer requirements.

This roleplays a key part in driving sourcing efficiency through effective management ofunit pricing, minimum order quantities (MOQ), lead timesand supplier performance to supporttotal cost of acquisitionand operational efficiency. If you’rean experienced sourcing professional lookingto contribute withina fast paced,collaborativeenvironment withstrongopportunitiesfor professional growth and impact,Optimas is the place toadvance your career.

The Sourcing Specialist will reportontothe NBS & Sourcing Director.

Main responsibilities:

• Prepare and issue RFQ packageswhile managingsourcing eventsthrough completion.
• Maintain sourcing databases, pricing records, and supplier documentation, building commercial and technical insights to support sourcing and resourcing decisions.
• Track sourcing progress and provide regular status updates.
• Resolvesupplier-relatedandmarket pricingissuesthrough proactive supplier engagement and internal coordination.
• Manageminimum order quantities (MOQ), lead times, and inventoryconsiderations to supportoperational efficiency and free cash flowobjectives.
• Work closely with cross functional teams to help identify, evaluate, and deliver cost reduction opportunities that add value to the business and customers.
• Contribute to the execution and continuous improvement of sourcing strategies using market pricing trends,supplier intelligenceand commercial analysis.
• Build collaborativeandprofessional relationships with supply partners and internal customer-facing teams.
• Coordinate with Optimas support teams to ensure clear communication and effective delivery of sourcing activities.
• Prepareresource packsforresource partsforthe local transition team.

Key Competencies:

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Results & datadriven mindset with focus on delivering commercial value.
• An openness to change, with the ability to adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and influencing skills across cross functional teams.
• Proactive problem-solving approach with strong ownership and accountability.
• Independent thinkingwithattention to detail.
• Strong team playerwith ability tocontributepositively to shared goals and outcomes.

Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, operations, business or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in sourcing and procurement for Industrial Fastener Products; ideally for the following verticals: Off-Highway, HDT, Power & Energy and Industrial Equipment & Robotics
• Abilityto read andinterprettechnical drawingsis required.
• Fluency in English, withstrongverbal and written communication skills;additionalforeignlanguageskills isa plus.
• Strongcommercial mindset withstakeholder managementand negotiation skills.
• An understanding of the RFQ processis essential.
• Fastener product knowledgeis a strong advantage.
• High energy,self-motivated professional with strongresilienceand asense of urgency.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
• ProficiencyinExceland ERP systems.

Soft skills and mindset:

• Curiosity & business acumen: You seek to deeply understand business needs, market dynamics, and supplier landscapes
• Operational excellence: You are hands-on, detail-oriented, and thrive in executing end-to-end sourcing projects.
• Autonomy & ownership: You take initiative, manage your priorities independently, and drive projects to completion.
• Impact-oriented: You focus on tangible results and business value, not just process compliance.
• Communication & influence: You build strong relationships, negotiate effectively, and communicate clearly.
• Adaptability: You are comfortable with diverse tasks, evolving priorities, and a fast-growing environment
• Integrity: Ethical conduct and transparency are non-negotiable in all interactions.