The Baumer Group, a globally respected manufacturer of sensors and measuring instruments for factory and process automation, is hiring an experienced Supply Chain Manager specializing in purchasing for its Berlin, Germany center of excellence. With around 230 employees in Berlin developing and assembling heavy-duty industrial products, this role sits at the heart of Baumer’s operational excellence initiative — offering the right candidate a chance to actively shape the entire value chain, drive procurement strategy, and make supply chain processes more efficient, sustainable, and innovative.
About Baumer Group — Global Sensor Technology Leader
Market Position: Leading international manufacturer of sensors and measuring instruments for factory and process automation
Global Workforce: Approximately 2,800 passionate and dedicated employees worldwide
Berlin Excellence: Berlin site is Baumer’s center of excellence for heavy-duty industrial products — 230 employees on-site
Product Strength: Robust solutions developed, manufactured, and assembled for the most demanding industrial applications
Culture: Innovation-driven, collaborative, face-to-face work culture with strong team spirit and short decision channels
Strategic Career Opportunity in Berlin’s Industrial Sector
Prime Location: Berlin — Germany’s capital and a thriving hub for advanced manufacturing and industrial technology
Value Chain Leadership: Actively shape purchasing, logistics, and supplier relationships across the entire supply chain
Innovation Focus: Drive process improvements, sustainability initiatives, and procurement efficiency in a future-oriented environment
Career Growth: Senior supply chain management role with cross-functional impact and initial management responsibility
Position Overview
This Supply Chain Manager position at Baumer’s Berlin site is a strategically important role focused on purchasing and procurement excellence. You will take ownership of supplier search and development, lead price and delivery negotiations, manage individual and framework contracts, and control the optimization of Baumer’s end-to-end supply chain. Working closely with suppliers, logistics partners, and internal departments, you will apply strong analytical thinking, SAP S4HANA expertise, and hands-on supply chain knowledge to keep production processes running smoothly and efficiently across one of Germany’s most innovative manufacturing sites.
Why This Role Matters: As Supply Chain Manager at Baumer Berlin, you lead supplier selection and annual price negotiations for a globally recognized industrial manufacturer, drive inventory and demand analysis to optimize material flows and reduce costs, coordinate production planning and procurement processes across departments, implement sustainable process improvements in a forward-thinking company culture, and build a high-impact supply chain management career in Berlin’s thriving industrial technology sector.
Key Responsibilities
Supplier Management & Negotiation
- Search, select, and develop suppliers aligned with Baumer’s quality, cost, and delivery standards
- Conduct and successfully conclude price and delivery term negotiations — both individual and annual negotiations
- Create and trigger individual orders as well as framework and quantity contracts with strategic suppliers
- Build and maintain strong, long-term supplier relationships that support Baumer’s manufacturing excellence goals
Supply Chain Control & Optimization
- Control and continuously optimize the entire supply chain from procurement through to delivery at the Berlin production site
- Analyze inventory levels, demand patterns, and material flows to identify improvement opportunities and reduce waste
- Implement targeted process improvements that increase efficiency, reduce lead times, and support sustainability objectives
- Monitor key supply chain KPIs and derive concrete action recommendations to ensure ongoing performance improvement
Procurement & Production Planning
- Plan and monitor procurement and production processes to ensure uninterrupted supply for Baumer’s Berlin manufacturing operations
- Coordinate closely with internal departments including production, logistics, and quality to align supply chain activities
- Manage demand planning activities to align material availability with production schedules and customer delivery requirements
- Support capacity planning and resource allocation through accurate procurement forecasting and inventory management
Cross-Functional Coordination & Stakeholder Management
- Coordinate with suppliers, external logistics partners, and internal departments to ensure smooth supply chain operations
- Serve as the central interface between purchasing, production planning, and logistics functions at the Berlin site
- Lead interdepartmental communication with a structured, solution-focused approach to resolving supply chain challenges
- Contribute to a collaborative on-site work culture that values direct communication, team spirit, and fast decision-making
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Completed degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable academic qualification
- Additional qualifications in supply chain management, logistics, or procurement are an advantage
Experience Requirements
- Several years of professional experience in supply chain management, logistics, or production environments
- Initial management experience in leading teams or projects within a supply chain or purchasing function
- Solid knowledge of process optimization, production planning, and inventory management principles and methodologies
- Proven experience working in manufacturing or industrial environments is strongly preferred
Technical & Analytical Skills
- Very good working knowledge of ERP systems — SAP S4HANA experience is essential for this role
- Confident handling of data analysis tools including Excel and BI reporting tools for supply chain performance tracking
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to evaluate complex supply chain interdependencies
- Assertiveness and a hands-on, get-things-done mentality with excellent organizational and structured working approach
About Baumer Group — Berlin Center of Excellence
The Baumer Group is a leading international manufacturer of sensors and measuring instruments, serving factory and process automation customers worldwide for decades. With approximately 2,800 employees globally and around 230 on-site at the Berlin location, Baumer’s Berlin site functions as the company’s center of excellence for heavy-duty industrial products. Here, top engineers and supply chain professionals develop, manufacture, and assemble robust solutions for the most demanding industrial applications. Baumer Berlin is defined by technical excellence, strong team culture, and a clear focus on innovation — all on-site, all together, all committed to delivering the best for customers worldwide.
Career Excellence: Join Baumer’s Berlin team and shape the future of industrial supply chain excellence at a globally respected sensor technology leader.
Who Should Apply?
- Purchasing Managers: With several years of experience in supplier negotiation and procurement in manufacturing environments
- Supply Chain Professionals: Seeking a strategic role with real ownership of end-to-end value chain optimization
- SAP S4HANA Specialists: With strong ERP and data analysis skills in logistics or production planning
- Industrial Engineers: With supply chain focus and process optimization experience in a German manufacturing context
- Logistics & Procurement Managers: Ready to take on a hands-on leadership role at a globally recognized Berlin-based manufacturer
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