Sourcing Manager (m/f/d)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 14, 2026. Variosystems scores B on the Alion truth index.
Variosystems develops and manufactures electronic solutions for industries where reliability is critical - including Medtech & Life Science, Industrial & Automation, Aerospace & Defence and Smart Infrastructure & Environment. As a long-term strategic partner to innovators and market leaders, we offer services along the entire value chain, from concept and engineering to validated assemblies and global production. Across our global network, more than 2,800 people work together to transform ideas into reliable electronic systems.
Project Sourcing: Calculate material costs, select suppliers, and design the optimal supply chain for assigned customer programs. Mitigate risks, define order quantities for critical components, benchmark prices, place POs, and manage delivery timelines in SAP (SCX).
Material Cost Management & Controlling: Deliver benchmark costs to support business wins, drive cost reduction initiatives, and manage cost development through preferred suppliers, benchmarking, negotiations, and alternative sourcing.
Supply Chain Management: Advise customers on optimal supply chain and sourcing strategies, manage all assigned customer materials including after-sales, and ensure the best pricing and material selection for customer projects.
Supplier Management: Select and negotiate with preferred suppliers, explore second sourcing options, expand the supplier network, and coordinate new supplier qualifications with QA and Global Procurement.
Master Data Maintenance: Maintain SAP master data for critical components (e.g., pricing, packaging, lead times). Reassign components to Factory Procurement when criticality decreases.
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent professional qualification in Supply Chain Management or Procurement from a recognized professional institute.
Minimum 8-10 years working experience in supply chain in an EMS company.
Excellent communication skills in English both written and spoken.
Should be a Team Player processing strong analytical, interpersonal, negotiation and project management skills.
Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, Follow through commitments and meeting deadlines.
Working experience in MS Outlook, Excel and Word is necessary. Hands-on experience with MS 365, Advanced Excel and an ERP system preferably with SAP will be an added advantage.
- Flat hierarchies, direct communication, and a backbone of integrity, courage, responsibility.
- A fast-moving environment where momentum is not lost in approval loops.
- Collaborate with colleagues and customers across countries, industries, and perspectives.
- A workplace shaped by technology, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
- Challenges with scale, depth, and enough complexity to keep you learning.
- An attractive remuneration package with excellent company health benefits and flexible work time model for bridging days.