Engineering

Supply Chain Expert Required (Germany)

  • Location

    Munich

  • Sector:

    Aerospace

  • Job type:

    Contract

  • Salary:

    €50 - €100 per hour

  • Contact:

    Jamie Wightman

  • Contact email:

    j.wightman@ioassociates.co.uk

  • Job ref:

    BBBH56172_1611335724

  • Duration:

    6 months

  • Consultant:

    Jamie Wightman

We are looking for an ambitious and experienced Supply Chain Expert working closely with senior leadership of a program, logistics, design & manufacturing engineering as well as major suppliers to ensure program objectives are met and stay on schedule. The Supply Chain Expert is responsible for making timely and cost-effective buying decisions that remain within the budget of the project. You need to determine product need and identify, communicate, and negotiate with suppliers while setting up shipments, delivery, and payment schedules to coordinate with the scheduled workflow on our client's project.

Your Day to Day:

  • Sourcing and developing top products for flying and non-flying parts considering quality assurance documentation.
  • Identification and closing of attractive manufacturers to expand the product range.
  • Initiating cooperation, as well as establishing and developing long-term, partnerships with suppliers
  • Conducting negotiations with new and existing suppliers (including product selection, prices, conditions, optimal supply chain setup etc.)
  • Collaboration with other company departments, such as Category Management, Design Leaders, Quality Management, Manufacturing Planning
  • Effectively managing quality improvements together with the quality management team (incl. concession management)
  • Identify and analyze business opportunities to meet and exceed revenue and profitability targets and collaborate with internal teams to drive change.
  • Analyze and create relevant KPIs and conduct reviews on dash boards, respectively.


Your Profile:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in buying CNC and/or 3D-printing with direct factory or prototype sourcing and product development.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Being able to manage speed and stress.
  • Experience in leading a cross-functional team is advantageous.
  • Analytical thinker with a result driven working style
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and self-starter with strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently in a structured manner, hands-on mentality, and willingness to take decisions.
  • Fluency in English & German