Four countries, one lake, the Alps right on the doorstep — that’s the Lake Constance region: a wide range of leisure activities in summer and winter, alongside strong industries and world market leaders. As Supply Chain Manager (m/w/d), you will ensure reliable and efficient material supply along international procurement chains, working closely with suppliers and internal interfaces to optimize processes and strengthen delivery capability and supply security for innovative products.
About the Region – Lake Constance Industry Hub
Location Appeal: Four countries, one lake, and the Alps right on the doorstep
Industry Strength: Home to strong industries and world market leaders
Lifestyle Balance: Wide range of leisure activities available year-round
Work Model: Flexible, hybrid arrangements with home office options
Global Network: Access to an international platform and cross-border exchange
Career Growth & International Supply Chain Opportunity
Strategic Location: Bodenseekreis – a key industrial region bordering Germany, Switzerland, and Austria
Global Scope: Manage international, multi-stage procurement chains
Systems Exposure: Hands-on work with SAP and MS Office in a complex supply environment
Career Development: Diverse training opportunities and continuous professional growth
Position Overview
This Supply Chain Manager role involves project management and coordination in operational purchasing within an international environment, ensuring on-time procurement of assemblies and components at optimal conditions, actively steering supplier capacity assurance, optimizing disposition along the supply chain, evaluating suppliers from a logistics perspective, and coordinating deployment dates for technical changes and series launches.
Why This Role Matters: As Supply Chain Manager in the Lake Constance region, you shape international procurement chains for innovative products, strengthen supply security and delivery reliability, build strategic supplier relationships and support their development, drive data-based and innovative approaches to supply chain improvement, and enjoy flexible hybrid work in one of Germany’s most attractive industrial and lifestyle regions.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Coordination & Project Management
- Handle project management and coordination tasks in operational purchasing within an international environment
- Ensure on-time procurement of assemblies and components at optimal conditions
- Monitor delivery dates and overall procurement performance
Supplier Capacity & Disposition Management
- Actively steer supplier capacity assurance, considering plausibility and planning conformity
- Optimize disposition along the supply chain with a focus on supply security and inventory levels
- Coordinate deployment dates for technical changes and series launches
Supplier Evaluation & Development
- Evaluate suppliers from a logistics perspective and support their development
- Provide the basis for management discussions with company leadership
- Continuously develop the existing supplier structure through data-based, innovative approaches
Quality & Performance Management
- Initiate appropriate measures in cases of performance issues and quality deficiencies
- Ensure consistently high delivery quality across the supply chain
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Successfully completed studies in business/economics, technician qualification, or commercial training in purchasing with several years of relevant work experience
Experience Requirements
- Experience in supply chain management with multi-stage procurement chains
Essential Skills
- Very good IT skills, ideally in SAP and MS Office
- Very good German and good English language skills
- Structured and independent way of working
- Technical understanding and strong process-oriented thinking
About the Opportunity
This Supply Chain Manager role is based in the Lake Constance region – four countries, one lake, and the Alps right on the doorstep – home to strong industries and world market leaders alongside a rich year-round leisure offering. The role offers flexible, hybrid work models, real team spirit in a diverse environment, comprehensive social benefits, and access to a global network through an international platform.
Career Excellence: Shape international supply chains and drive sustainable improvements in one of Germany’s most scenic and industrially strong regions.
Who Should Apply?
- Experienced Procurement Professionals: With multi-stage international supply chain expertise
- Business or Technician Graduates: With several years in purchasing or supply chain management
- SAP-Skilled Supply Chain Specialists: Comfortable navigating complex ERP environments
- Supplier Relationship Managers: Experienced evaluating and developing supplier partnerships
- Process-Driven Problem Solvers: Strong technical understanding and structured working style
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