Head of SCM (m/w/d)
Core
Leading global supply chain operations for a project-oriented industrial company specializing in automation technology and special-purpose machinery.
Role type
Senior leadership SCM head (strategic & operational)
Builds
Global supply chain structure, supplier partnerships, and procurement strategies for special-purpose machinery and plant construction
Domain
Industrial automation, special-purpose machinery, project-based manufacturing
Required skills
Strategic supplier development, global procurement, contract law expertise, cost/term/quality management, risk management, ERP systems (SAP), negotiation, cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Experience in project-oriented industrial companies, international supplier partnerships, standardization initiatives
Technologies
SAP
Responsibilities
Lead purchasing, logistics, and process planning teams; Develop and implement sustainable make-or-buy strategies; Ensure cost, schedule, and quality targets across the value chain; Build and develop national and international supplier partnerships; Lead complex price and contract negotiations; Implement risk and escalation management; Establish transparent KPI and reporting structures; Collaborate with executive management, engineering, and project management; Participate in site-wide and corporate standardization and optimization initiatives
Seniority
Senior, strategic leadership
