Strategic Sourcing Specialist Junior/Graduate

About the Role

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist team works closely with supply partners to keep Optimas competitive in a changing market.

This role offers hands-on experience in understanding how factors such as unit pricing, minimum order quantities (MOQ), and lead times influence the total cost of acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation and management of Requests for Quotation (RFQs), developing a strong understanding of technical requirements and supplier capabilities.
• Analyse and maintain supplier quotation data, building commercial and technical insights to support sourcing and resourcing decisions.
• Learn how to manage minimum order quantities (MOQ), lead times, and inventory levels to support operational efficiency and free cash flow.
• Work closely with cross functional teams to help identify, evaluate, and deliver cost reduction opportunities that add value to the business and customers.
• Contribute to the execution and continuous improvement of sourcing strategies using market pricing trends and supplier intelligence.
• Build collaborative, professional relationships with supply partners and internal customer-facing teams.
• Coordinate with Optimas support teams to ensure clear communication and effective delivery of sourcing activities.
• Prepare resource packs for the Resource part to the local transition team

What You'll Need

• A developing understanding of technical drawings and product specifications, with a desire to build deeper technical knowledge.
• A results driven mindset, focused on delivering value for customers and the business.
• An openness to change, with the ability to adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills, working effectively with suppliers and internal teams.
• A commercial approach, showing initiative, curiosity, and a proactive attitude to problem-solving.
• Market awareness, with an interest in understanding pricing trends, supplier capabilities, and competitive dynamics.
• Independent thinking with attention to detail.
• A strong team player, contributing positively to shared goals and outcomes.

Resume Tip

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• The ability, or strong willingness to learn, to read and understand technical drawings.
• Fluency in English, with clear verbal and written communication skills.
• A commercial mindset with an interest in how cost, pricing, and supply decisions impact customer value.
• An understanding of the RFQ process, or the motivation to quickly develop this knowledge.
• Fastener product knowledge (a strong advantage).
• A high energy, can do attitude, self-starter, resilience, and a strong sense of urgency.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
• Proficiency in Excel