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General information

Name
Mechanics Strategic-Sourcing
Ref #
143
Date
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
City
Arad
State
Arad
Country
Romania
Department
Procurement & Supply Chain
Business unit
Manufacturing
Position level
Professionals
Working time
Full-time
Working arrangements
Hybrid

Description & Requirements

We are seeking an experienced and high negotiation skilled Strategic - Sourcing to join our team. As a Mechanics Strategic-Sourcing, you will play a crucial role in identifying new suppliers, negotiating price and contracts with them.

Job responsibilities :

  • Identify and research reliable suppliers for various mechanical parts
  • Evaluate potential suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, risk and other key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Negotiate pricing and contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms
  • Participate in supplier process audits together with Quality Department to ensure adherence to quality standards
  • Assist in the development and testing of prototypes, providing feedback on mechanical design and performance
  • Contribute to design for manufacturability (DFM) efforts to optimize part design for efficient and cost-effective production

Other Responsibilities: 

Documentation: 

  • Maintain accurate records of parts, suppliers and quality control activities

Technical Support: 

  • Provide technical support to other teams on mechanical parts and related issues 

Continuous Improvement: 

  • Identify opportunities for cost reduction, quality improvement, and process optimization related to mechanical parts


Output:

  • Contributes to creating a solid base of mechanical suppliers, capable to serve the Cicor core markets – Industrial, Medical and Aerospace & Defense
  • Supplier quality and delivery performance
  • PPV savings & competitiveness


Education and experience:

  • 5+ years in a similar position – Mechanics Strategic Sourcing

 Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, materials, and manufacturing processes

  • Experience in the NPI process and familiarity with working with individual and international teams
  • A solid network of mechanical suppliers, which allows a rapid introduction of new suppliers suitable for Cicor

Supplier Management: Sound strategic and operational sourcing experience as well as supplier development in a global supplier base; 

  • Demonstrated work experience on category management

Quality Control: Familiarity with quality control procedures and standards  


Desired profile:

  • Collaborative member who puts the success of the team first
  • Strong team player with high energy level and perseverance to exceed goals
  • Driven to achieve sourcing objectives
  • Solution-oriented
  • Ability to take a structured approach and prioritize in a complex environment
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with various teams. 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address technical challenges. 
  • Meticulous attention to detail is crucial for ensuring accuracy in part specifications and quality control 
  • Higher education in Mechanics

Specific skills:

  • Negotiation skills
  • Mechanical industry knowledge

Language skills:

  • English – business fluent (C1, C2)
  • Optional: German, French