Global Supply Chain Manager

Barrington James Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen im Fertigungssektor sucht einen Global Supply Chain Manager, um internationale Lieferketten zu gestalten und zu überwachen. In dieser Schlüsselrolle werden Sie für die Entwicklung langfristiger Strategien verantwortlich sein und dabei eng mit verschiedenen Abteilungen zusammenarbeiten. Ihre Expertise im Projektmanagement und Ihre Verhandlungskompetenz werden entscheidend sein, um Herausforderungen zu bewältigen und die Effizienz der Lieferkette zu verbessern. Diese Position bietet Ihnen die Möglichkeit, Ihre Fähigkeiten in einem dynamischen Umfeld einzusetzen und aktiv zur Optimierung der globalen Prozesse beizutragen. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Supply Chain Management haben und bereit sind, internationale Erfahrungen zu sammeln, könnte dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie sein.

Qualifications

• 3-5 Jahre Erfahrung im Fertigungssektor, idealerweise im Einkauf oder Supply Chain Management.
• Erfahrung in der Leitung von Projekten und Vorbereitung von Entscheidungsunterlagen für das Management.

Responsibilities

• Gestaltung und Überwachung internationaler Lieferketten zur Optimierung der Effizienz.
• Verantwortung für die kontinuierliche Verbesserung von Prozessen und Systemen zwischen Standorten und Lieferanten.

Skills

Verhandlungsgeschick

Projektmanagement

Interkulturelle Kommunikation

Kundenorientierung

Education

Abschluss in Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen oder einem verwandten Bereich

Tools

MS Office

Digitale Tools

Job description

We are excited to be partnering with a very impressive well-established manufacturing company.

Due to the growth of the business, they have had a brand new opportunity that has come up for their team in Germany. The position is a Global Supply Chain Manager on a permanent basis.

Role Overview:

In this role, you will be responsible for designing and overseeing international supply chains, aligning requirements and objectives with departments such as sales, R&D, and logistics, and formulating long-term strategies (5-10 years) for the business.

You will make key decisions regarding make-or-buy strategies, optimize task distribution across locations and suppliers, and, when necessary, plan the relocation of production.

You will be responsible for the ongoing development of global processes and systems, including supplier management, lifecycle management, and handling complaints or product discontinuations.

As a strategic buyer, you will manage product groups, coordinate supplier activities within development projects, and conduct market analysis and negotiations to ensure consistent supply.

Additionally, you will address challenges such as supplier bankruptcies or product discontinuations, work to enhance supplier performance, and uncover cost-saving opportunities in procurement.

Continuous improvement of processes and systems between locations and suppliers to facilitate more efficient collaboration will be a key part of your responsibilities.

Qualifications:

You possess expert knowledge, typically acquired through a degree (preferably in industrial engineering or a related field).

You have 3-5 years of experience in the manufacturing sector, ideally within purchasing, project management, or management consulting, with a focus on supply chain management.

You demonstrate assertiveness in negotiating prices and ensuring deadlines and tasks are met.

You work in a reliable, customer-centric manner and are open and transparent when addressing issues, always focusing on finding collaborative solutions.

You have experience managing projects, leading meetings and workshops, and preparing presentations and decision-making materials for senior management.

You are proficient in MS Office, comfortable with digital tools, and possess basic technical knowledge, such as interpreting technical drawings.

You are fluent in English, have strong intercultural communication skills, and are willing to travel abroad, including extended stays, with the possibility of intercontinental travel.