Sourcing & Procurement Specialist with German (m/f)

ARCHE Consulting; Łódź; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus twice a year

Employee referral program bonus

Hybrid work mode

Private medical care

Group insurance

Well-being platform

Training online/onsite

IT equipment provided

Multisport / MyBenefit reimbursement

Job summary

Arche Consulting is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Łódź to manage end-to-end sourcing, RFQ processes, and supplier negotiations. You will collaborate with Finance, Logistics, and Operations to define needs and secure best offers.

The role requires strong analytical and negotiation skills, experience with ERP systems, and fluency in English and German. Hybrid work with two office days weekly is offered.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in Procurement, Purchasing or Sourcing with RFQ/RFP exposure.
• Fluent English and German at C1 level.
• University degree required.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP/Ariba/Coupa/Oracle) preferred.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills with data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end spot buying activities from purchase requests to timely delivery of goods and services.
• Prepare and manage RFQs and review supplier quotations to select the best offer.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms and delivery conditions with suppliers to maximise value.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and monitor performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Requestors, Finance, Logistics, Operations) to clarify needs and resolve issues.
• Ensure purchasing activities align with internal policies and sourcing standards.
• Support cost-saving initiatives through supplier benchmarking and market research.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

English (Fluent)

German (C1)

Education

University degree

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Coupa

Oracle

Job description

• Handling end-to-end spot buying activities, from receiving purchasing requests through to the timely delivery of required goods and services.
• Preparing and managing RFQs, as well as reviewing and comparing supplier quotations to select the most competitive commercial offer.
• Negotiating prices, payment conditions and delivery terms with suppliers, with a focus on achieving cost efficiencies and maximizing business value.
• Developing and maintaining effective relationships with suppliers, including monitoring their responsiveness and service performance.
• Cooperating closely with internal stakeholders, including requestors, Finance, Logistics and Operations, to clarify purchasing needs and address procurement-related issues.
• Ensuring that purchasing activities are carried out in line with internal procurement policies, procedures and approved sourcing standards.
• Supporting sourcing and cost-saving initiatives through supplier benchmarking, market research and identification of potential procurement opportunities.

Requirements

• Professional experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Sourcing or Supply Chain, including practical exposure to RFQ/RFP processes and supplier cooperation.
• Fluent English and German at C1 level – essential for effective communication with clients and business partners.
• University degree.
• Good understanding of procurement and sourcing processes, including quotation assessment, supplier evaluation and purchase order management.
• Previous experience working with procurement and ERP solutions such as SAP, Ariba, Coupa, Oracle or similar systems.
• Well-developed analytical and negotiation skills, with the ability to assess commercial offers, identify potential savings and make decisions based on data.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities, enabling effective cooperation with internal teams, suppliers and other business functions.
• Performance bonus twice a year.
• Employee referral program bonus.
• Opportunity for professional growth through internal movement (horizontal or vertical) and internal trainings online/onsite.
• Access to training platform (self-learning), domain/soft/technical skills training.
• Possibility to use German language on a daily basis.
• Private medical care at Medicover (with possible extension to family members).
• Reimbursement of Multisport card or points on MyBenefit platform.
• Attractive group insurance.
• Access to well-being platform, free meetings with a psychologist included.
• Stable employment based on an employment contract.
• IT equipment is provided by the Company.
• Bonuses from the Social Fund.
• Flexible starting hours.
• Opportunity to participate in charity, sports and well-being events.
• Hybrid mode (2 work days from the office per week).