Factory Supply Chain Manager (f/m/d)

Description

Are you a dynamic and experienced professional in supply chain management, ready to lead and innovate in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Join our team as a Factory Supply Chain Manager and drive excellence in sourcing, procurement, and supplier management while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.

As the primary factory responsible for strategic sourcing, our mission is to ensure the seamless availability of materials, exceptional delivery performance, and competitive cost efficiency. We continuously review and balance demand and supply to anticipate changes and manage expenditures with both short-term and medium-term strategies. Our goal is to meet targets for total cost of ownership, quality, and supply reliability. By collaborating with factory and Product Line stakeholders, we support project implementation and uphold the highest standards of operation in line with PG, BU, and Product Line regulations and procedures. We take ultimate accountability and approval authority, ensuring the quality and efficiency of our team’s operations.

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to our team!

How you’ll make an impact

• Sourcing:Manage local and Product Line spend, implement sourcing strategies, handle RFQs, and manage supplier agreements

• Bidding & Orders:Control material prices and terms, analyze cost gaps, and improve tender processes

• Factory Processes:Engage in material planning, support cost-saving initiatives, and handle escalations

• Supplier Management:Qualify and evaluate suppliers, manage performance issues, and handle claims

• Projects:Lead cost-cutting and risk mitigation projects, support new product introductions

• Leadership:Organize and develop the team, ensure proper staffing and motivation

Your background

• Educational Background:Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field

• Experience:Proven experience in supply chain management, procurement, or a similar role, preferably in a manufacturing environment

• Skills:Strong analytical, resiliency, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

• Technical Proficiency:Familiarity with ERP systems and supply chain software

• Leadership:Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team

• Communication:Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders

What we offer

• An attractive salary according to the paper collective agreement

• A collectively agreed annual special payment as an employee (Christmas bonus) and holiday pay

• Various training and further education opportunities

• Familiar working atmosphere and respectful interaction

• 30 days holiday entitlement with a 5-day week and a 40-hour week

• Employer-financed company pension plan & direct insurance

• Children's holiday home and childcare allowance

• Provision of work clothes and protective work equipment incl. laundry service

• Use of many gyms throughout Germany with over 7500 partners for your workout with our EGYM Wellpass