Senior Sourcing Specialist – Germany Operations & Manufacturing 

Responsibilities

We are representing a confidential semiconductor organization with a growing manufacturing site in Aachen, Germany. In this role, you will serve as the on-site sourcing partner, managing supplier relationships and procurement activities that directly support production operations, engineering infrastructure, and facility expansion.

Your day-to-day work will include:

• Sourcing and purchasing production capital equipment, manufacturing consumables, laboratory equipment, facilities equipment, MRO supplies, IT equipment, and corporate services for the Aachen site
• Executing RFQs, supplier evaluations, bid analyses, and commercial negotiations in partnership with internal stakeholders
• Supporting supplier selection, contract administration, and purchasing activities across assigned spend categories
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, contractors, service providers, logistics providers, and equipment vendors throughout Germany and Europe
• Partnering with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to procure production equipment, test systems, tooling, spare parts, and technical support services
• Sourcing specialized manufacturing equipment, laboratory equipment, automation systems, precision instrumentation, and technical services
• Supporting Facilities teams with site expansions, facility upgrades, equipment installations, and workplace infrastructure projects
• Assisting with materials planning, inventory monitoring, and supplier delivery coordination to ensure material availability and operational continuity
• Supporting logistics coordination including inbound shipments, freight management, import/export activities, shipment tracking, and supplier delivery performance
• Managing purchase requisitions, purchase orders, delivery tracking, and invoice resolution activities
• Coordinating supplier onboarding, compliance documentation, and supplier performance reviews
• Collaborating with Manufacturing, Finance, Operations, and Global Procurement teams to ensure purchasing activities align with production schedules, budgets, and company policies
• Identifying opportunities for cost savings, supplier improvements, process efficiencies, and operational enhancements
• Maintaining procurement records and ensuring 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 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

How We Work With You

Our talent team at Get A Job.ai will partner with you throughout the entire process. When you apply through our platform, a recruiter will conduct an initial screening to understand your background and ensure alignment with the role requirements. We will then prepare and submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please note that you should not contact the client directly—all communication and coordination will be managed through Get A Job.ai to ensure a professional and streamlined experience.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-growth semiconductor organization, support critical manufacturing operations in Germany, and build supplier partnerships that directly impact operational success. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams in a highly technical environment and gain exposure to advanced manufacturing, engineering infrastructure, and procurement best practices.

Pay

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

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