Senior Strategic Supply Chain Manager (m/f/d)

ARX Robotics; München; Hybrid; EUR 110.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Bonus opportunity

27 vacation days

Pension contribution

Learning & development support

Employee discounts via Probonio

Hybrid work setup

Structured salary bands & reviews

Relocation support

Zusammenfassung

ARX Robotics is seeking a Senior Strategic Supply Chain Manager to shape sourcing for electronic components, mechanical assemblies and embedded systems across development to series production. You will lead RFQ to contract, manage risk, and build resilient supplier networks across defense-relevant supply chains while collaborating with Engineering, Production and Program Management teams.

The role emphasizes international sourcing, export controls and localization, with strong English skills and

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years in strategic procurement or category management, preferably in defense tech, aerospace, robotics, or complex hardware manufacturing.
• Experience leading sourcing from RFQ through contract, with commercial and legal terms negotiation.
• Ability to read engineering specs, work with hardware architects, translate requirements into sourcing strategies.
• Familiarity with defense procurement, export controls, and dual-use compliance.
• Strong analytical skills in TCO, market analysis, and business case development.
• Structured approach to identifying supply risks and developing mitigation/localization plans.
• Ability to build trusted supplier relationships across Engineering, TPM, Production, and other teams.
• Clear English communication; German is a strong advantage.

Aufgaben

• Develop category strategies balancing supply security, cost, technical fit, and long-term value.
• Run end‑to‑end RFQ/RFQ processes: supplier identification, technical evaluation, decision-making, negotiation, contracting.
• Conduct TCO analyses and make buy/partner recommendations with Engineering.
• Establish a resilient supplier network across components, assemblies, embedded systems.
• Provide market intelligence on capacity constraints, lead times, and geopolitical risks.
• Draft master supply and service agreements protecting ARX while enabling supplier relations.
• Implement supplier performance processes with KPIs and escalation procedures.
• Cultivate relationships with Tier 2+ suppliers and third‑party integrators.
• Address defense/export controls, localization, and redundancy requirements.

Kenntnisse

Strategic procurement

Category management

RFQ to contract

Engineering specs

Supply chain risk

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

As Senior Strategic Supply Chain Manager, you will shape how ARX Robotics sources the components and capabilities behind our autonomous ground systems. You will own category and sourcing strategies across electronic components, mechanical assemblies, and embedded systems, helping our supply base keep pace from early development through series production.

Working closely with Engineering, Technical Program Management, and Production, you will turn technical, commercial, and supply chain considerations into clear decisions. Your work will help ARX scale reliably, manage risk, strengthen European supply resilience, and deliver competitive platforms for military and security customers.

What You’ll Build

• Category strategies that balance supply security, cost competitiveness, technical fit, and long‑term value.
• End‑to‑end RFP and RFQ processes, from supplier identification and technical evaluation to decision preparation, negotiation, and contracting.
• Total cost of ownership analyses and build, buy, or partner recommendations in close collaboration with Engineering.
• A resilient supplier network across electronic components, mechanical assemblies, embedded systems, and related technologies.
• Market intelligence that anticipates capacity constraints, lead‑time changes, geopolitical risks, and other shifts in defense‑relevant supply chains.
• Master supply and service agreements that protect ARX while supporting strong, productive supplier relationships.
• Supplier performance processes with clear KPIs, regular business reviews, and effective escalation of delivery, quality, and commercial issues.
• Trusted relationships with key technology providers, including Tier 2+ suppliers whose components reach our systems through third‑party integrators.
• Sourcing approaches that support defense, export control, dual‑use, localization, and redundancy requirements.

What You Bring

• At least 5 years of experience in strategic procurement or category management, ideally in defense technology, aerospace, robotics, or complex hardware manufacturing.
• Experience leading sourcing processes from RFQ through contract, including negotiation of commercial and legal terms.
• The technical confidence to read engineering specifications, work with hardware architects, and translate requirements into sourcing strategies.
• Familiarity with defense‑related procurement requirements, export controls, and dual‑use compliance.
• Strong analytical skills in total cost of ownership modelling, market analysis, and business case development.
• A structured approach to identifying supply chain risks and building practical mitigation, localization, and redundancy plans.
• The ability to build trusted relationships with suppliers and collaborate effectively across Engineering, Technical Program Management, Production, and other teams.
• Clear communication skills in English. German is a strong advantage.
• Sound judgment, ownership, and the confidence to make well‑supported recommendations in a fast‑moving environment.

Please note: You do not need to meet every single requirement to apply. We welcome motivated candidates who are eager to grow into the role and develop their expertise further.

What We Offer

Join a mission‑driven European defense tech company at a pivotal stage of growth, where you can help shape meaningful technology, take ownership early, and grow with the business!

• Competitive compensation package including a bonus opportunity
• 27 vacation days to start, increasing with tenure up to 30 days
• Employer‑supported pension contribution
• Learning & development support and team events budget
• Employee discounts and flexible benefits budget via Probonio
• Hybrid working setup depending on role and team needs
• Structured salary bands, levelling framework, and bi‑annual development conversations
• Referral bonus program, dog‑friendly office, and relocation support where applicable

About Us

ARX is a dual‑use technology company that specializes in developing autonomous unmanned systems and sensors for the European defence sector. Our dual‑use unmanned ground systems and sensors assist NATO Armies and civilian first responders in tackling their most challenging problems by providing them with training and information to make better decisions and take effective actions in life‑or‑death situations.
As our team continues to expand rapidly, we are seeking motivated candidates who are excited to work in a highly energetic, creative, and innovative team dedicated to developing autonomous systems for challenging environments. We operate in a dynamic sector where collaboration, sharing innovative ideas, and developing novel problem‑solving strategies are ingrained in our work culture.
ARX is an equal‑opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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