Strategic Sourcing SpecialistJunior/Graduate

PUNE INDIA
- Position overview

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

By gaining exposure to real world market conditions, you’ll learn how to identify cost saving opportunities through sourcing decisions and supplier negotiations.

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. If you’re a graduate looking to start your career in a fast paced, supportive environment with clear opportunities to learn, develop, and progress, Optimas is the place to build your future.

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist Graduate will report into the Strategic Sourcing Team leader
- Main responsibilities:
- Strategic Sourcing Specialist graduateswill be performing the following responsibilities and duties
- 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, skilled 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

Key Competenc

📌 Strategic Sourcing Specialist Junior/graduate (Pune)
🏢 Optimas Solutions
📍 Pune