Materion Corporation — an international advanced materials manufacturer known for its inclusive, respectful, and opportunity-driven culture — is seeking a solution-oriented and analytically capable Supply Chain Specialist (m/f/d) for its Stuttgart-Weilimdorf location. This is a two-year fixed-term contract covering parental leave with an immediate start. You will take responsibility for operational and strategic procurement processes across the EMEA region, represent the supply chain function in projects and customer meetings, manage material availability, optimize delivery schedules, coordinate supplier audits, and drive process digitalization and automation across planning, purchasing, and logistics. Benefits include a company pension plan, travel allowance, company bike scheme, capital-forming benefits, flat hierarchies, and an accessible Stuttgart location served by public transport.
2-Year Fixed-Term Contract | Parental Leave Cover | ⚡ Immediate Start | 📍 Stuttgart-Weilimdorf | 🚌 Public Transport Accessible
About Materion Corporation — Advanced Materials, Global Reach
Company: Materion Corporation — a US-headquartered international manufacturer of advanced performance materials with operations across EMEA, North America, and Asia
Culture: Everyone is included, respected, and offered the opportunity to grow — a genuinely inclusive workplace with flat hierarchies and short communication lines
Stuttgart Role Scope: EMEA-wide supply chain responsibility covering procurement, supplier management, material planning, logistics coordination, and process digitalization
Systems: SAP ERP (preferred), Microsoft Office Suite — plus exposure to NBO (New Business Opportunity) feasibility analysis with R&D and US plants
Office Perks: Company pension, travel allowance, bike scheme, rooftop terrace BBQs in summer, comprehensive onboarding, and individual professional development opportunities
Why Join Materion as Supply Chain Specialist in Stuttgart?
EMEA-Wide Impact: Your supply chain decisions affect procurement, logistics, and supplier relationships across the entire European, Middle Eastern, and African region — genuine international scope from Stuttgart
Immediate Start: This role is available now — perfect for supply chain professionals ready to step into a meaningful, substantive role without delay
Attractive Benefits: Company pension plan, travel allowance, company bike scheme, capital-forming benefits — and a supportive team culture that includes rooftop BBQs and individual development paths
Career Development: Comprehensive onboarding for your new responsibilities plus individual professional development opportunities within an internationally connected manufacturing organization
Position Overview
This Supply Chain Specialist (m/f/d) role at Materion’s Stuttgart-Weilimdorf location is a full-time, two-year fixed-term position covering parental leave — available for immediate start. You will be responsible for analyzing and implementing supply chain tasks within the EMEA region, covering the full spectrum from operational and strategic procurement through goods receipt, material availability monitoring, delivery date optimization, supplier and customer audits, NBO feasibility analysis, and process digitalization initiatives. The role requires you to represent the supply chain function in projects, meetings, and during customer visits, and to serve as the central interface in bottleneck situations involving production deviations and delivery delays. You will coordinate corrective measures through escalation and quality management frameworks, develop procedural instructions, lead forecast meetings, and drive holistic business process optimizations for automation in planning, purchasing, and logistics. Excellent German and English communication skills are essential, as is proficient SAP knowledge and a strong affinity for numbers and data-driven decision-making.
Why This Role Matters: As Supply Chain Specialist at Materion Stuttgart, you hold the operational thread that connects EMEA procurement, production planning, logistics, and supplier management into a single coherent supply chain — your work directly determines whether materials are available on time, suppliers perform to standard, and customers receive their orders reliably, you drive real digitalization and automation improvements across planning, purchasing, and logistics — contributing to the kind of process innovation that makes Materion’s EMEA supply chain genuinely more competitive and efficient, you work within a culture that genuinely believes everyone deserves to be included, respected, and given the opportunity to grow — living those values in flat hierarchies, short communication lines, and a team that barbecues together on the rooftop in summer, and you build internationally valuable EMEA supply chain expertise — procurement, import/export compliance, supplier audits, NBO feasibility, SAP — in a two-year role that meaningfully strengthens any supply chain professional’s career credentials.
Key Responsibilities
EMEA Procurement & Supply Chain Operations
- Take full responsibility for operational and strategic procurement processes across the EMEA region — from initial inquiry and purchase order management through goods receipt and supplier payment coordination
- Monitor and ensure material availability at all times — serving as the central interface in bottleneck situations involving production disruptions, delivery time deviations, and supply chain exceptions
- Initiate and coordinate corrective measures in the event of delivery delays — managing escalations effectively within Materion’s quality management framework to protect production and customer delivery commitments
- Coordinate and optimize production and delivery dates with suppliers and internal teams — taking inventory management goals and customer commitments into account in every scheduling decision
Supplier Management & Customer Audits
- Create and continuously develop procedural instructions for supply chain and procurement processes — documenting best practices and maintaining compliance standards across the EMEA supplier network
- Conduct customer and supplier audits within the framework of Materion’s supplier management programme — evaluating performance, identifying risks, and supporting continuous improvement with key supply partners
- Represent the supply chain function professionally in projects, internal and external meetings, and during customer visits — communicating supply chain status, risks, and solutions with clarity and confidence
- Clarify the feasibility of New Business Opportunities (NBOs) with Materion’s Research & Development department and the manufacturing plants in the USA — providing supply chain input to commercial growth decisions
Forecast Management & Stakeholder Communication
- Lead, document, and analyze internal and external forecast meetings — ensuring demand and supply signals are accurately captured, communicated, and acted upon across the EMEA supply chain
- Provide timely and accurate supply chain intelligence to production, logistics, and commercial teams — enabling data-driven planning decisions that minimize risk and optimize inventory levels
- Maintain clear, professional communication with suppliers, customers, and internal Materion colleagues across multiple functions and geographies — bridging language and cultural gaps with fluent German and English
- Support other Materion locations across the EMEA network as required — bringing supply chain expertise and a collaborative team approach to cross-site coordination and problem-solving
Process Digitalization & Continuous Improvement
- Conceptualize and implement holistic business process optimizations for digitalization and automation across planning, purchasing, and logistics — identifying manual process gaps and replacing them with scalable, technology-enabled solutions
- Drive the further development, coordination, and continuous improvement of existing supply chain processes across the entire value chain — contributing a proactive, solution-oriented approach to every process challenge
- Use SAP and other digital tools effectively to improve supply chain visibility, data accuracy, and operational efficiency across Materion’s EMEA procurement and logistics activities
- Manage import and export compliance considerations within supply chain operations — ensuring all cross-border movements meet applicable regulatory and customs requirements
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Completed vocational training as an industrial clerk (Industriekaufmann/-frau), freight forwarding and logistics services clerk (Kaufmann/-frau für Spedition und Logistikdienstleistung), or a comparable qualification with strong technical understanding and high numerical affinity
- A Bachelor’s degree or higher academic qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field is also a strong foundation for this role
Experience Requirements
- Professional experience in supply chain management, material planning, or production scheduling — ideally gained within an international manufacturing company with EMEA or global supply chain scope
- Experience in import and export compliance is desirable and will be seen as a meaningful advantage for this role
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications — particularly Excel — alongside sound SAP ERP knowledge, which is strongly preferred
Personal Skills
- Excellent German and English communication skills — both spoken and written — are essential for daily EMEA supplier and customer interaction and for cross-site Materion collaboration
- Strong communication skills, analytical problem-solving ability, and a genuine customer focus — delivering supply chain solutions that are both operationally sound and commercially aware
- Flexibility, high self-motivation, and a team-oriented attitude — comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment while remaining a collaborative and constructive team member
- Proactive, solution-oriented, and creative approach to tasks — someone who sees supply chain problems as opportunities to improve processes and add genuine organizational value
About Materion Corporation — Advanced Materials for a Better World
Materion Corporation is a US-headquartered, internationally operating manufacturer of advanced performance materials — serving customers in electronics, defense, medical technology, telecommunications, and industrial markets around the world. The company’s Stuttgart-Weilimdorf location serves as a key EMEA hub, with the supply chain team playing a central role in connecting the company’s manufacturing plants in the USA with its European customers and suppliers. Materion is committed to building a workplace where everyone is included, respected, and offered the genuine opportunity to grow — supported by flat hierarchies, short communication lines, and a team culture that takes both performance and people seriously.
What Materion Offers
- Competitive Compensation: Market-competitive salary aligned with experience and qualifications for this EMEA supply chain specialist role
- Company Pension Plan: Structured company pension contribution supporting long-term financial security
- Travel Allowance: Financial support for commuting to Materion’s Stuttgart-Weilimdorf location
- Company Bike Scheme: Subsidized bicycle leasing through the company’s sustainability-linked mobility benefit
- Capital-Forming Benefits (VWL): Employer contributions to capital-forming savings plans
- Flat Hierarchies & Short Communication Lines: A genuinely accessible management structure where ideas are heard and decisions are made quickly
- Comprehensive Onboarding: Structured, thorough onboarding programme to set you up for success from day one
- Individual Development Opportunities: Professional development support tailored to your career goals within Materion
- Great Team Culture: A friendly, supportive team environment — including rooftop terrace BBQs in summer!
Who Should Apply?
- Supply Chain Specialists: With EMEA or international procurement and logistics experience, ideally in a manufacturing or advanced materials environment
- SAP-Proficient Planners: With solid SAP ERP knowledge for procurement, material planning, and supply chain management activities
- Bilingual German-English Professionals: With excellent written and spoken communication in both languages and experience working in international supply chain environments
- Import/Export Compliance Candidates: With knowledge of cross-border logistics requirements, customs procedures, and trade compliance frameworks in an EMEA context
- Stuttgart-Based Professionals: Ready to start immediately in a two-year fixed-term role in Stuttgart-Weilimdorf — well served by public transport and at a company with a genuinely great team culture
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