Global Electronics Supply Chain Program Leader

Kistler; Winterthur; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working models

Social benefits

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Kistler is seeking a Global Supply Chain Program Manager Electronics to lead the supply chain workstream across electronics development and lifecycle projects in a 100% role from Winterthur. You will standardize governance, drive supplier engagement, and ensure readiness from concept to serial production, enabling successful product launches.

You will partner with Product Management, R&D, Procurement, Planning, and Manufacturing Engineering, shaping global processes and dashboards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Electronics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience in Supply Chain Management, Program/Project Management, Strategic Procurement, NPI, Product Lifecycle Management, Industrialization, or Electronics Manufacturing.
• Proven experience managing complex cross-functional programs or project portfolios in international/matrix-driven organizations.
• Strong understanding of electronic components, PCBAs, contract manufacturing environments, supplier management, sourcing strategies, and product lifecycle processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global supply chain workstream across a portfolio of electronics product development and lifecycle projects.
• Establish project governance, transparency, and standardized methodologies across product lifecycle projects.
• Act as the key interface between development teams, Procurement, and Supply Chain functions to ensure early alignment.
• Define and execute sourcing and supplier strategies with Strategic Procurement.
• Drive industrialization and manufacturing readiness activities across global production locations.
• Own and maintain the global project portfolio dashboard and reporting framework.
• Lead lifecycle risk management activities to mitigate obsolescence and supplier risks.
• Develop lifecycle, sourcing, and phase-in/phase-out strategies for critical components.
• Drive continuous improvement and global standardization initiatives.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Governance & milestones

Supplier management

Risk management

Project portfolio mgmt

Stakeholder alignment

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Fluent English

Education

BSc or MSc in relevant field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Kistler is seeking a Global Supply Chain Program Manager Electronics to lead the supply chain workstream across electronics development and lifecycle projects in a 100% role from Winterthur. You will standardize governance, drive supplier engagement, and ensure readiness from concept to serial production, enabling successful product launches.

You will partner with Product Management, R&D, Procurement, Planning, and Manufacturing Engineering, shaping global processes and dashboards.