Senior Strategic Supply Chain Manager (m/f/d)
Core
Shape sourcing strategies for electronic components, mechanical assemblies, and embedded systems to support autonomous ground systems for military and security customers.
Role type
Senior strategic supply chain manager (category management)
Builds
Resilient supplier networks, total cost of ownership analyses, and master supply agreements for defense-relevant hardware.
Domain
Defense technology / Robotics / Autonomous systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic procurement, category management, RFP/RFQ process leadership, negotiation, technical specification interpretation, defense procurement compliance, total cost of ownership modeling, supply chain risk mitigation, localization planning, supplier relationship management
Preferred skills
Experience in aerospace or complex hardware manufacturing, German language proficiency
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Own category and sourcing strategies across electronic components, mechanical assemblies, and embedded systems; lead end-to-end RFP and RFQ processes including negotiation; develop total cost of ownership analyses and build/buy/partner recommendations; build and manage a resilient supplier network; provide market intelligence on capacity constraints and geopolitical risks; master supply and service agreements; implement supplier performance processes with KPIs and business reviews
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC