Global Lead, Manufacturing and Sourcing, Division Stationary Metrology, Manufacturing

Hexagon AB; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global leader in industrial solutions is looking for a Global Lead, Manufacturing and Sourcing for the Division Stationary Metrology in Germany. The role involves developing global supply chain strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost-reduction initiatives. Ideal candidates have a strong background in procurement, contract negotiation, and supplier management. This is a hybrid position with potential for work in various locations in Germany.

Qualifikationen

• Deep understanding of global procurement and supply chain optimization.
• Strong skills in contract drafting and management.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex projects.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement global sourcing and manufacturing strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships and assess supply chain risks.
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives and support product introduction.

Kenntnisse

Global procurement understanding

Contract drafting and negotiation skills

Ability to analyze market trends

Experience with global teams

Leadership skills

Understanding of manufacturing excellence

Jobbeschreibung

Global Lead, Manufacturing and Sourcing, Division Stationary Metrology Job Description Global Lead, Manufacturing and Sourcing, Division Stationary Metrology

Summary

Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division is seeking for a Lead Manufacturing & Sourcing, Division Stationary Metrology.

Quality – the biggest needle mover in manufacturing

Whether you design, invent, manufacture, test or service products – ultimately, it's about people. No matter what we make as manufacturers, every component, part or product is made to improve our quality of life.

Quality means many things to manufacturers. It's an international standard. It's a legal definition. It's a checkpoint controlling what leaves the factory. To the end user, it's none of those things. It's a feeling. Delivering this feeling is the foundation of long-term commercial success.

A quality-focussed strategy is the biggest needle mover in manufacturing today. Imagine any concern you have right now whether it's agility, scalability or time-to-market – with one truly connected approach for quality you can not only put your worries to rest – you can develop incredible new capabilities that position your business for long-term success.

Rather than focussing on a specific area or a specific problem, Hexagon creates a holistic system for success.

Designed for seamless connectivity, this enables us to put your data to work to its fullest.

Extending way beyond the design, make and inspect phases of manufacturing, our solution unleashes potential across every phase of the business cycle, from planning and management to customer fulfilment. Entirely seamless, it transforms data from siloed asset into the very connecting fibre of your business, unleashing a multiplier effect across your value chain.

Fusing digital and real worlds, we create immersive digital twins of products, assets and facilities – this means you can test, explore and iterate entirely in the virtual world. This gives you the freedom to innovate, explore and scale up production, closing the loop on cost, quality, innovation and sustainability. By embedding advanced automation – optimisation is driven to new levels.

The most important step is to embed continuous improvement by leveraging generative, autonomous AI recommendations allowing you to create incredible products in incredible new ways.

Hit all of your business goals with one connected strategy for quality. Develop products that improve people's lives.

Job Responsibilities

The Global Lead, Manufacturing and Sourcing, Division Stationary Metrology, develops and implements global supply chain strategies to control costs, ensure quality, and manage supplier relationships, involving cross-functional collaboration, contract negotiation, risk management, and continuous improvement in sourcing and manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities Product Management:

• Develop and implement global sourcing and manufacturing strategies to achieve optimal cost structures, high product quality, and a reliable supply chain.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new global suppliers while maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with existing ones.
• Draft and negotiate contracts with suppliers, focusing on key terms such as pricing, lead times, and capacity, to ensure legal compliance and benefit to the company.
• Track and report on vendor performance, including quality, delivery, and responsiveness, to ensure continuous improvement.
• Partner with internal teams, including Engineering, Product Development, and Operations, to align sourcing and manufacturing with business needs and support the introduction of new products.
• Assess and mitigate supply chain risks, including operational, financial, and geopolitical risks, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards.
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives, implement process optimisation workshops, and maintain item specification databases to support continuous improvement.
• Monitor supplier production capacity and availability, coordinate inventory levels, and manage issue resolution related to production disruptions.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of global procurement, strategic sourcing, and supply chain optimisation.
• Strong skills in contract drafting, negotiation, and management of supplier agreements.
• Ability to analyse market trends, conduct cost modelling, and provide data-driven recommendations to leadership.
• Experience working effectively with diverse global teams and suppliers in a matrixed organisation.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex projects, and drive initiatives from conception to completion.
• Understanding of manufacturing excellence, continuous improvement methods, and quality systems.

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Information at a Glance Job Title: Global Lead, Manufacturing and Sourcing, Division Stationary Metrology Job Function: Assembly & Manufacturing Job Location (Short): ITA, | Wetzlar, DEU, 35578
Workplace Type: Hybrid Workplace Details: Available in Germany or Italy production facilities Req ID: 2304 Apply now

About Hexagon

Hexagon is a global leader in sensor, software and autonomous solutions. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, and quality across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, safety, and mobility applications. Our technologies are shaping urban and production ecosystems to become increasingly connected and autonomous – ensuring a scalable, sustainable future. Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division provides solutions that utilise data from design and engineering, production and metrology to make manufacturing smarter.

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