Senior Sourcing Specialist – Germany Operations & Manufacturing 

Responsibilities

We are representing a confidential semiconductor organization with operations in Aachen, Germany. This hands-on Senior Sourcing Specialist role supports procurement and supplier management for manufacturing operations, engineering infrastructure, capital equipment, facilities, laboratories, and corporate services. You will also provide materials management and logistics support to ensure efficient site operations.

You will partner closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Facilities, Quality, Finance, and Operations teams to support a growing production environment. Your day-to-day work includes sourcing critical equipment, managing supplier relationships, obtaining quotations, supporting commercial negotiations, and coordinating procurement of materials and services needed for operations.

• Support sourcing and procurement activities for the Aachen manufacturing and operations site
• Source and purchase production capital equipment, manufacturing consumables, laboratory equipment, facilities equipment, MRO supplies, IT equipment, and corporate services
• Execute RFQs, supplier evaluations, bid analyses, and commercial negotiations in partnership with internal stakeholders
• Support supplier selection, contract administration, and purchasing activities across assigned spend categories
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, contractors, service providers, logistics providers, and equipment vendors
• Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to procure production equipment, test systems, tooling, spare parts, manufacturing consumables, laboratory equipment, technical equipment, and engineering support services
• Source specialized manufacturing equipment, laboratory equipment, automation systems, precision instrumentation, and technical services supporting production and engineering activities
• Support Facilities teams with site expansions, facility upgrades, equipment installations, contractor sourcing, and workplace infrastructure projects
• Assist with materials planning, inventory monitoring, and supplier delivery coordination to ensure material availability and continuity of operations
• Support logistics coordination, including inbound shipments, freight management, import/export activities, shipment tracking, and supplier delivery performance
• Manage purchase requisitions, purchase orders, delivery tracking, and invoice resolution activities
• Coordinate supplier onboarding, compliance documentation, and supplier performance reviews
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Finance, Operations, and Global Procurement teams to ensure purchasing activities align with production schedules, budgets, forecasts, and company policies
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier improvements, process efficiencies, and operational enhancements
• Maintain procurement records and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, Engineering, Logistics, or a related field
• 5–8+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, purchasing operations, supply chain, manufacturing support, or related functions
• Experience sourcing capital equipment, manufacturing consumables, production materials, MRO supplies, laboratory equipment, or technical products and services
• Experience negotiating pricing with suppliers and supporting commercial agreements
• Experience supporting manufacturing, production, engineering, optical communications, laboratory, or industrial operations
• Familiarity with ERP and procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle, Coupa, or similar platforms
• Working knowledge of materials planning, inventory management, and logistics processes
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across stakeholders
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Fluency in both English and German (written and spoken) is required
• Experience working with suppliers and service providers throughout Germany and Europe

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting optical communications technologies, electronics, advanced manufacturing, laboratory, or engineering organizations
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations, research laboratories, product development environments, or other technical operating environments
• Experience sourcing specialized manufacturing equipment, production tooling, laboratory equipment, automation systems, cleanroom equipment, or precision manufacturing technologies
• Familiarity with technical equipment, precision instrumentation, manufacturing systems, testing equipment, or related industrial technologies
• Knowledge of European supplier markets, logistics networks, and sourcing practices
• Experience supporting capital equipment installations, production line expansion projects, facility upgrades, or manufacturing infrastructure initiatives
• Familiarity with import/export regulations, freight management, and international logistics
• Experience working within a global, high-growth technology company
• CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, or similar professional certifications are a plus

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Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on experience and qualifications.

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