Your Role As a Sourcing Manager – Cost Optimization & Strategic Supplier Management, you take ownership of driving cost-reduction initiatives and building strong, long-term partnerships with strategic suppliers. You play a key role in improving profitability and competitiveness by combining technical understanding with commercial excellence in a manufacturing-driven environment. Your Responsibilities: Drive structured cost-out and value engineering initiatives across the supply chain Develop, manage, and strengthen strategic supplier relationships Lead negotiations, including should-cost analyses and total cost of ownership (TCO) evaluations Work closely with Engineering, Operations, and Finance to align sourcing strategies with technical and business requirements Identify opportunities for cost optimization while ensuring quality, performance, and supply reliability Your Profile: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or similar) Around 8–10 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management within mechanical engineering or a technical environment Strong track record in cost optimization, negotiations, and supplier management Excellent analytical, technical, and commercial skills German language skills are a strong advantage Your Chance Take on a high-impact role with direct influence on business performance and cost competitiveness Work in cross-functional and international teams within a growing, technology-driven company Shape strategic supplier relationships and sourcing processes Join an inclusive environment that values diversity and equal opportunity We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.