**The position** Looking for a role where you are responsible for performing operational sourcing activities and category management support. If you are keen to support Sourcing organization in a very autonomous manner within the assigned categories in accordance with category strategies/sourcing card that have been developed by Global Category Managers, then this is your place to be. **Tasks & responsibilities** + As an Operational Sourcing Support Expert, you are responsible for overall operational sourcing activities for Germany, working closely with Global Category Managers or Sourcing Managers, following internal and external compliance regulations + You support demand management by creating and maintaining new demands in the system + You support Category Manager/Sourcing Manager to conduct a comprehensive supply market analysis utilizing available methodologies + You create in the tool the Rfx Process including preparation, execution, evaluation and approval of RfX in line with Sourcing Card instructions in close collaboration with Global Category Managers/Sourcing Managers + You run RFx Process end to end including the selection of the right template, in line with Sourcing Card instructions + You review and maintain contracts in-line with instructions **About our future employee** You should speak English fluently (C1 level) and have min. 4 years of professional experience in a Sourcing related position. **Additionally, we are looking for:** + Min. bachelor's degree preferably in Economics, Purchasing or Procurement field + Min. 2 years of experience with SAP Ariba sourcing + Distinct empathy, team spirit, accountability, intrapreneurship, and a high service orientation with a continuous improvement mindset + Customer orientation even in difficult situations and in contact with higher hierarchy levels + Proven problem-solving ability to manage complex and/or sensitive situations to successfully recommend, influence and implement solutions which may require engaging different levels within the organization + Excellent analytical skills, strategic mind-set and capable of prioritizing + Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment + Excellent communication skills + Preferably working experience with SAP, ServiceNow, MS Office (advanced in Excel) All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.