Senior Supply Chain Manager

About the 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. You will step in as Team Lead during a parental leave (4–5 months), managing and mentoring a Junior and a Senior Buyer, then transition back into a primarily strategic and operational expert role.

What you'll do

• Own and drive sourcing strategies for mechanical components (e.g. enclosures, chassis, custom hardware) and electronic components (e.g. PCBAs, semiconductors, transducers)
• Build and maintain strong relationships with global suppliers, leading negotiations to optimise cost, quality, and delivery performance
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks while ensuring optimal inventory levels to support production
• Partner closely with Engineering and other stakeholders to ensure sourcing strategies align with technical and product requirements, especially in NPI projects
• Manage and mentor a Junior and a Senior Buyer during interim leadership phase, 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

• High-impact role with immediate ownership and visibility across the organisation
• Flexible hybrid setup with trust-based working hours
• Competitive and fair compensation
• Subsidised public transport, lunch allowances, Urban Sports and company pension scheme
• International, collaborative team across engineering, operations and product