Supply Chain Manager - Medical Devices

back2mobility GmbH; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A fast-growing medical technology startup is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to optimize their supply chain operations in Köln, Germany. The role involves developing the supply chain strategy, ensuring compliance with medical regulations, managing vendor relationships, and implementing a new ERP system for improved efficiency. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Engineering, along with relevant experience in medical devices. Strong communication skills in English and German are required.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 2 years in supply chain roles, ideally in medical devices or regulated industries.
• Understanding of medical device regulatory environments is a plus.
• Highly structured and organized.

Aufgaben

• Develop and manage the entire supply chain strategy from raw materials to finished products.
• Ensure suppliers meet medical device regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 13485, MDR, FDA).
• Build relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and oversee performance.
• Coordinate demand planning, inventory, logistics, and distribution.
• Lead implementation of a new ERP system.
• Implement technologies to improve supply chain efficiency.
• Analyze risks and develop contingency plans.

Kenntnisse

Supply chain strategy development

Supplier negotiation

Logistics management

Problem-solving

Leadership

English proficiency

German proficiency

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

We are a fast-growing startup transforming surgical care through innovative medical implants and surgical instruments. Our mission is to deliver cutting‑edge, patient‑focused solutions, backed by excellence in design.

Role Overview

As the Supply Chain Manager, you’ll build and optimize our end‑to‑end supply chain. You will ensure regulatory compliance, source specialized materials, manage vendors, and secure timely delivery from production to operating room. You’ll also lead the implementation of a new ERP system to elevate our operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the entire supply chain strategy from raw materials to finished products.
• Ensure all suppliers meet stringent medical device regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 13485, MDR, FDA).
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and oversee performance.
• Coordinate demand planning, inventory, logistics, and distribution for timely delivery.
• Lead qualification, research, and implementation of a new ERP system to optimize supply chain processes.
• Implement supply chain technologies to improve transparency and efficiency.
• Work closely with R&D, production, and quality teams.
• Analyze risks and develop contingency plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field;
• 2+ years in supply chain roles, ideally in medical devices or highly regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of medical device regulatory environments is a plus.
• Proven experience with ERP systems, supplier negotiation, and logistics management.
• Highly structured and organized.
• Excellent written and spoken language skills in English and German.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and leadership abilities.