Senior Supply Chain Manager

About the role

In this role, you will act as a key driver of supply chain performance, ensuring stability in existing operations while supporting the successful introduction of new products. For an initial 4–5 month period, you will also step in as Team Lead during a parental leave, managing and mentoring a Junior and a Senior Buyer.

What you'll do

• Strategic Sourcing: Own and drive sourcing strategies for mechanical components (e.g. enclosures, chassis, custom hardware) and electronic components (e.g. PCBAs, semiconductors, transducers)
• Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with global suppliers, leading negotiations to optimise cost, quality, and delivery performance
• Inventory & Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks while ensuring optimal inventory levels to support production
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Engineering and other stakeholders to ensure sourcing strategies align with technical and product requirements, especially in NPI projects
• Interim Leadership (4–5 months): Step in as Team Lead during a parental leave, managing and mentoring a Junior and a Senior Buyer, ensuring continuity, performance, and team stability

What you'll need

• 8+ years in Supply Chain Management or Strategic Sourcing within a hardware or manufacturing environment
• Strong hands-on experience sourcing mechanical components (e.g. metalwork, plastics, assemblies)
• Good understanding of electronic components and PCBA manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with international import/export processes and supply chain flows
• Experience leading or mentoring teams, with the ability to step into temporary leadership roles effectively
• Ability to quickly create impact in a time-bound assignment and balance short-term execution with long-term thinking
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills; fluent in English and German

Nice to have

• Experience in the audio industry or consumer electronics
• Background in scaling supply chains for low-to-medium volume, high-tech products

What they offer

• Flexible hybrid setup with trust-based working hours
• Subsidised public transport and lunch allowances
• Urban Sports membership
• Company pension scheme