Supply Chain Manager EMEA

Vention; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen EU Supply Chain Leader, der die Effizienz der Lieferkette vorantreibt und die Beschaffungsstrategie in einem dynamischen Team umsetzt. In dieser Schlüsselrolle sind Sie verantwortlich für die Optimierung von Beschaffungsprozessen, die Verhandlung mit Lieferanten und die Planung von Beständen. Sie werden eng mit internationalen Teams zusammenarbeiten, um sicherzustellen, dass die betrieblichen Ziele erreicht werden. Diese Position bietet die Möglichkeit, in einem flexiblen und unterstützenden Umfeld zu arbeiten, in dem Ihre Beiträge geschätzt werden. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Supply Chain Management haben und in einem schnelllebigen Umfeld gedeihen, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Leistungen

Flexible bezahlte Freizeit

Gesundheitspläne

Kostenlose Getränke und Snacks

Soziale Veranstaltungen

Freiwilligenzeit

Qualifikationen

• 5+ Jahre Erfahrung in Beschaffung und Lieferkettenmanagement.
• Erfahrung in der Verhandlung von Lieferantenverträgen in einem globalen Umfeld.

Aufgaben

• Entwicklung und Umsetzung von Beschaffungsstrategien zur Optimierung der Lieferantenbeziehungen.
• Überwachung der Leistung von Lieferanten und Sicherstellung der Einhaltung von Qualitätsstandards.

Kenntnisse

Verhandlungsgeschick

Analytische Fähigkeiten

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Führungskompetenz

Teamarbeit

Ausbildung

Bachelor in Supply Chain

Master in Logistics

Tools

ERP-Systeme

Datenanalysetools

Supply Chain Software

Jobbeschreibung

As the EU Supply Chain Leader, you will be responsible for driving supply chain efficiency, procurement strategy, inventory management, and master planning across European operations. Working closely with the existing EU leader, directors, and the team in Montreal, you will ensure optimal sourcing, procurement execution, and inventory control to meet operational and customer demands.This is a hands-on role within a small, high-impact team. You will act as a player-coach, balancing strategic oversight with day-to-day execution. You will be directly involved in procurement, supplier negotiations, master planning, and inventory optimization while mentoring and guiding team members to drive operational excellence.You will play a critical role in aligning supply chain planning with business objectives, ensuring seamless procurement processes, improving supplier relationships, and optimizing inventory levels to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Procurement & Sourcing

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize supplier relationships, cost savings, and risk mitigation.
• Lead supplier negotiations, ensuring best value and long-term reliability in sourcing agreements.
• Work closely with Montreal to align EU sourcing strategies with global procurement initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance, ensuring compliance with quality, cost, and delivery expectations.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers to enhance supply chain flexibility and responsiveness.

Inventory & Master Planning

• Develop and oversee master planning strategies to balance demand forecasts, inventory levels, and production capacity.
• Optimize inventory control processes to ensure sufficient stock levels while minimizing excess and obsolescence.
• Ensure seamless coordination between procurement, warehousing, and production teams to meet operational targets.
• Leverage data analytics and forecasting tools to drive continuous improvements in inventory management.
• Lead efforts to enhance material availability while maintaining cost-effectiveness.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership

• Act as a key link between the EU leadership team and Montreal, ensuring alignment on supply chain and procurement priorities.
• Work closely with manufacturing, logistics, and demand planning teams to drive operational efficiencies.
• Support the implementation of supply chain technology solutions to enhance sourcing, procurement, and inventory tracking.
• Mentor and support team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Performance Monitoring & Data-Driven Decision Making

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure procurement effectiveness, supplier performance, and inventory health.
• Analyze supply chain and procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities and process efficiencies.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations.
• Ensure alignment of EU supply chain operations with global performance targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain planning, or inventory management.
• Proven experience negotiating supplier contracts and managing procurement processes in a global environment.
• Fluent communications skills in German and English
• Strong understanding of master planning, demand forecasting, and inventory optimization strategies.
• Experience working in an international supply chain environment with cross-border logistics and sourcing.
• Proficiency in procurement and supply chain software, ERP systems, and data analytics tools.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and geographies, managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with a results-oriented mindset.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, small-team environment where hands-on involvement is essential.

Additional Information

How We Take Care of You

• Flexible paid time off and remote work policies.
• Complimentary beverages and snacks so that you are fuelled and ready for your day.
• Global comprehensive health plans so you feel your best.
• Fun-filled social events curated based on diverse interests for our team to celebrate together. From sponsored sports teams to trivia nights.
• Time off to volunteer and give back to your community.

What to Expect in Your Interview

• Initial Call
• Team interview
• Final Interview
• Decision & Offer

Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

Our culture is an uplifting environment for high achievers. The fast-paced, high-performance environment will give you the opportunity to build products, processes and strategies that will have a lasting impact.

When you join Vention, you join a team of professionals with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. Together, we strive to nurture a supportive and inclusive work environment for all. We push each other to achieve extraordinary results and forge long term relationships as a result of the intensity and passion.

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If you're unsure if your experience perfectly matches our job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are happy to chat and get to know you better while you can understand the role as well.