Exceptional career opportunity for an experienced supply chain professional to join as Head of Supply Chain for an established Vienna based deep tech company that develops, manufactures and sells high-temperature large-scale heat pumps and chillers for industrial use. The company is growing and well positioned to be established as a key technology for the industrial and district heating revolution worldwide.
The opportunity
- Contribute to scaling a key technology for the heat transition.
- Varied and responsible role with close collaboration with our agile development team.
- Collegial working atmosphere based on trust.
- Short communication channels to the team and top management.
- Contact with suppliers across Europe and North America.
- Competitive remuneration package.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and expand the supply chain for our rotary heat pump production.
- Enhance the supplier qualification process.
- Identify suitable suppliers for various parts or assemblies.
- Prepare make-or-buy decisions for parts, assemblies, or the entire machine.
- Serve as the first point of contact for key suppliers.
- Develop and maintain the Bill of Materials (BOM).
- Collaborate in setting up and developing a new ERP system.
- Establish best-practice purchasing processes.
- Negotiate framework agreements, payment terms, and quality measures.
- Prospective: Establish and manage a purchasing team.
Ideal career experience:
- Background in mechanical engineering.
- Five + years of experience in purchasing for a manufacturing company (preferably in specialized mechanical engineering or contract manufacturing).
- Experience in strategic purchasing.
- Activities for scale-up and corporate are a plus.
- Large network of suppliers from various sectors.
- Language: German or English
The Ideal candidate profile:
A committed, communicative and team-oriented top buyer with an interest in their technology, and the ability to take their purchasing to the next level.
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