Sourcing Manager CEE / Supplier Development Specialist (f/m/d)

Our partner is an international, family-owned company with a long-standing tradition in design-driven product development and manufacturing. As part of strengthening its regional sourcing capabilities and building its supplier network in Central & Eastern Europe, the company is expanding its presence through its competence center in Szombathely and is looking for a technically strong sourcing professional to join the team.

They are looking forward to your application for the following position:

SOURCING MANAGER CEE / SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST (F/M/D)

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers across the CEE region for direct materials and production-related components (e.g. plastics, metal, wood, textiles, leather)
  
• Conduct technical supplier assessments and audits to evaluate manufacturing capabilities, quality standards, scalability, and reliability
  
• Support the gradual development of a competitive and resilient supplier base in the region
  
• Work closely with Strategic Procurement, Quality, Logistics, and other functions — actively influencing supplier selection, performance, and integration decisions
  
• Monitor regional market developments, cost trends, and supply risks, proactively identifying sourcing opportunities
  
• Travel regularly within Hungary and the CEE region (typically 1–2 days per week depending on project needs)

• Solid experience (min. 5 years) in sourcing, supplier development, or procurement within a manufacturing or industrial environment
  
• Fluent in German or/end English
  
• Strong technical understanding of materials and production processes (plastics, metal, wood, textiles, leather or similar)
  
• Experience working with or developing suppliers in Central & Eastern Europe
  
• Ability to work independently and structured in a regional role with high autonomy
  
• Strong communication skills and confident action with suppliers and internal stakeholders across functions and cultures
  
• Willingness to travel within CEE area

• Stable, long-term employment
  
• Home Office
  
• Permanent employment contract
  
• Cafeteria system
  
• Year-end bonus
  
• Location: Hungary (Szombathely or Budapest/remote work), with regional travel

• Eastern European language skills

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