Senior Operations Manager (m/f/d)

Your mission

This role is deeply operative, focusing on hands-on execution and problem-solving across various critical areas. You'll be instrumental in shaping our day-to-day successes, working across cost modeling, supply chain operations, and procurement to ensure our growth is both efficient and sustainable.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your direct contributions make a tangible impact across many fields, you'll feel right at home.

Your responsibilities include:

Cost Modeling & Decision Support

• Build and maintain advanced multi-variable cost models in Google Sheets.
• Analyze cost structures across manufacturing, logistics, and sourcing to support data-driven decision-making.
• Develop sourcing comparisons, simulations, and return-on-investment (ROI) projections to guide procurement and strategic planning.
• Actively monitor commodity markets to predict future material cost changes and support material cost forecasting.

Supply Chain Operations

• Support and optimize logistics workflows from supplier delivery through internal distribution and external deployments.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and project teams to ensure operational transparency, traceability, and material availability.
• Support in identifying and implementing logistics improvements related to route planning, delivery frequency, and cost efficiency.

Procurement & Sourcing

• Contribute to supplier scouting, qualification, Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes, and price negotiations.
• Draft and refine purchasing strategies that balance cost, quality, and lead time requirements.
• Support the development and coordination of the purchasing team, including training and process improvements.

Bonus Areas
You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with or gain exposure to the following areas:

• In-House Manufacturing Support: Coordinate material needs, monitor inventory levels, and contribute to the optimization of manual production steps such as pipetting and vial filling.
• IT Systems Deployment: Take part in the rollout and testing of internal systems (e.g., ERP, logistics tools), support training efforts, and help gather user feedback.
• Infrastructure & Facility Coordination: Assist in managing building-related needs such as space planning, small-scale renovations, maintenance coordination, and basic technical issue solving
• Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Development: Writing and maintaining formal process documents.
• Process Mapping through visually charting workflows to find bottlenecks.

Your profile

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a comparable role, ideally in a complex, dynamic environment
• Proven track record in developing, managing, and refining complex multi-variable cost models
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to assess cost structures and deliver data-driven, actionable insights
• Hands-on experience in performing sourcing comparisons, scenario simulations, and return-on-investment (ROI) analyses
• Solid understanding of commodity market trends and material cost forecasting techniques
• Familiarity with logistics processes and foundational knowledge in supply chain optimization strategies
• Comprehensive expertise in procurement and sourcing, both operationally and strategically
• Experience in team mentoring and process enhancement, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken

Why us?

• Competitive compensation, based on base salary and stock options
• Onsite work at state-of-the-art facilities in Ulm
• Annual health budget (Allianz bKV)
• Wellpass membership
• Key role in a highly advanced and fast-growing startup company
• Ample opportunity for personal initiatives, openness to new ideas and room for considerable personal impact
• Impactful product promoting better understanding and treatment of disease
• International and dynamic team, from over 15 different nationalities
• Enjoyable work atmosphere with an open-door and open communication mentality
• Permanent employment contract, providing stability and long-term career growth opportunities
• 30 vacation days and excellent work-life balance

contact information

Any questions? Please contact:

Daniel Sypli
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
Email: careers@nvision-imaging.com