Strategic Sourcer

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Technologies Recruitment is seeking a German-speaking Strategic Sourcing Specialist to drive candidate attraction and build active pipelines. You will collaborate directly with recruiters and hiring managers to support fast-paced hiring needs and ensure timely, quality matches.

The role emphasizes strong communication, data management in ATS, and leveraging Boolean search techniques to optimize recruitment effectiveness. Newcastle training is required.

Qualifications

• Fluent German and English (written and spoken) or experience in the DACH market.
• Background in talent sourcing/recruitment or fast-paced customer service/sales.
• Familiarity with ATS platforms, Boolean search techniques and recruitment tools.
• Ability to attend initial in-person training sessions in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Responsibilities

• Source and build diverse candidate pipelines using job boards, social channels, Boolean search and databases.
• Engage with hiring teams and candidates to maintain clear communication and understand role profiles.
• Maintain accurate records in the ATS, track sourcing metrics and identify trends to improve efficiency.

Skills

Talent Sourcing

Candidate Engagement

Stakeholder Engagement

Tools

ATS platforms

Boolean search

Recruitment tools

Job description

Overview:

We are looking for a German-speaking Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join our growing recruitment team. You will drive candidate attraction, build active talent pipelines, and collaborate directly with recruiters and hiring managers to support fast-paced hiring needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Talent Sourcing: Leverage job boards, social channels, Boolean search, and databases to build diverse candidate pipelines.
• Stakeholder & Candidate Engagement: Partner with hiring teams to understand role profiles and maintain seamless communication with candidates.
• Data & ATS Management: Maintain accurate records in the ATS, track sourcing metrics, and evaluate trends to optimize recruitment efficiency.

Requirements:

• Languages: Fluent German and English (written & spoken) OR Experience in DACH Market.
• Experience: Background in talent sourcing/recruitment OR fast-paced Customer Service / Sales.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with ATS platforms, Boolean search techniques, and recruitment tools.
• Location: Ability to attend initial in-person training sessions in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.