Supply Chain Manager

As a Supply Chain Manager, you will lead and optimize the supply chain operations to ensure efficient material flow, cost-effectiveness, and timely deliveries. This is a critical position supporting both manufacturing and product development, working closely with Commercial, Finance, and Engineering teams.

• Lead planning and ordering of time-critical materials to support manufacturing and service organizations, while minimizing freight costs and maintaining optimal inventory levels (avoid both shortages and overages).
• Define and execute inventory strategies: forecasting, demand planning, and purchase order flows.
• Monitor and manage all stages of the purchasing cycle: PO creation, supplier confirmations, delivery, and inbound logistics.
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance (cost, quality, lead time) through innovation and process optimization.
• Execute the purchasing strategy considering the commercial demand and engineering teams needs.
• Drive process improvement and operational excellence within our vendor community by reducing costs, defects, and lead times, while increasing innovation, automation, and economies of scale
• Strategic negotiations with key suppliers and stakeholders.
• Resolve supply chain risks and disruptions, ensuring continuity and flexibility in operations.
• Homologation of new suppliers for multiple materials and component sourcing.

• Inventory analysis and stock level control to support production planning.
• Strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier negotiation.
• Risk identification and mitigation in collaboration with Engineering and Quality.
• Supplier scouting and definition of robust purchasing strategies.
• Efficient international transport and logistics cost optimization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Information Systems.
•  2–5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Planning, Procurement, or related roles (Consulting, Operations), ideally in an industrial/automotive environment.
• Solid knowledge of international logistics and third-party logistics providers.
• Familiarity with electronic and electrical components and the automotive value chain is highly valued but not mandatory.
• Strong numerical and analytical capabilities, with proficiency in Excel, SQL, or similar tools.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Strategic mindset with hands-on attitude: able to operate both at tactical and strategic levels.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Commercial, Engineering, and Finance teams.
• Resilient, adaptable to change, and capable of managing uncertainty.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proactive, autonomous, and eager to grow in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Solmicro ERP.
• Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s in Operations, Supply Chain, or similar).
• Highly valuable previous experience in Supply Chain consulting (Big 4 or similar)
• Fluency in English (additional languages are a plus).
• EU work permit required.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to grow and develop within an innovative project with strong growth potential in the automotive sector.
• Be part of and learn from an expert team with years of experience in the automotive industry, coming from top-tier OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Additional vacation days beyond those established by the collective agreement.
• Flexible work model and competitive compensation package.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Must be eligible to work in the European Union to be considered for this position