About the Role
Are you a proactive, analytical professional with a passion for technical sourcing and supplier development? Connect Group is looking for a proactive, communicative, and persuasive Technical Buyer who is passionate about technical sourcing and supplier development. In this role, you will take ownership of sourcing activities, be in charge of outsourcing technical products manufactured by different technologies: plastic injection, sheet metal, die casted, machining, actively contribute to supplier and cost optimization strategies, and play a key part in supporting new projects.
Key Responsibilities
Participate in project kick-off meetings with Sales and Costing teams

• Send RFQs and evaluate supplier technical capabilities and costs
• Analyze raw material costs and identify optimization opportunities
• Build and maintain supplier database based on technical capabilities
• Support supplier onboarding and technical validation (FAI)
• Align with Logistics on engineering changes impacting cost or supply
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative sourcing options
• Support supplier base development (cost, quality, capacity)
• Perform supplier risk assessments and define mitigation actions
• Develop market and cost structure knowledge for materials and suppliers.

Why Join Connect Group?
At Connect Group, you’ll be part of a collaborative environment where quality and innovation are at the core of everything we do. We offer the chance to work on impactful automotive projects, contribute to customer success, and grow your career in a stable and supportive organization.
We're Hiring: Technical Buyer
Location: Oradea, Bihor (On-site)
Company: Connect Group
Employment Type: Full-time
What You Bring
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical field, or related area, or proven experience in technical sourcing
Experience: Experience in technical purchasing, supplier management, or raw materials sourcing
Skills:
Technical and cost analysis abilities (understanding of manufacturing processes and technical specifications)
Supplier evaluation and risk assessment skills
Good communication and alignment with cross-functional teams
Ability to identify cost-saving opportunities
Analytical thinking and attention to detail
Market understanding from technical capabilities perspective
Languages:
Local language – Proficient
English – Proficient
Additional languages – a plus!

The Connect Group provides total EMS (Electronic Manufacturing Services) solutions for the professional industry. Its activities divide into four main pillars - engineering, cable assembly, PCB assembly, module building - with interaction between the pillars offering a unique range of possibilities. Combining high-level technology with a stringent quality program and customer-specific logistics, our factories offer innovative solutions tailored to individual requirements. Our services are backed by a comprehensive quality program. We strive to deliver flawless products that exceed our customers' expectations. The latest test systems, strong relationships with our suppliers and professionalism based on more than twenty years’ experience are our guarantee.