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We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Manager Engineering Supply Chain to manage the supply chain interface for complex, fast-paced engineering development projects within a highly technical and regulated environment. This position requires a strong leader who can balance strategic procurement, regulatory compliance, and engineering agility, while also effectively leading and developing a dedicated team. The ideal candidate brings hands-on procurement expertise, deep project management experience across parallel development projects, and the leadership capability to drive performance and alignment across engineering, supply chain, and supplier ecosystems.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and manage a high-performing team of engineering supply chain specialists and procurement professionals, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous development
Serve as the primary supply chain liaison for engineering programs, ensuring that material and supplier strategies support development speed, cost goals, and regulatory compliance
Oversee sourcing and procurement for engineering projects from both approved and new suppliers, ensuring compliance with quality, regulatory, and corporate policies
Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers as needed to support technical and timeline requirements
lead the supplier qualification process in collaboration with quality, regulatory, and legal teams
Coordinate across multiple, concurrent engineering projects, ensuring that procurement and supply chain inputs align with development milestones, prototyping, and pre-production planning
Collaborate with engineering, product management, and manufacturing to ensure supplier capabilities align with technical requirements, including design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and innovation needs
Monitor supply chain risks, lead times, and resource allocation across the engineering portfolio
proactively resolve conflicts and delays
Drive best practices in supplier engagement, sourcing documentation, and cost tracking
support continuous improvement of processes and tools
Report key performance indicators to senior management and contribute to supply chain strategy planning for development programs
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field
8+ years of experience in supply chain or procurement, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management capacity
Proven success managing engineering-focused procurement and supplier development, including both approved and new suppliers
Demonstrated experience in regulated environments (e.g., medical devices, aerospace, automotive, or semiconductor), with working knowledge of compliance frameworks
Strong project management skills, including managing multiple, simultaneous development projects with tight timelines
Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and project tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project)
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, with a collaborative and diplomatic approach to cross-functional alignment
Nice to have:
Master’s degree (e.g., MBA, MS in Engineering or Supply Chain)
Certifications: PMP, APICS CPIM/CSCP, or Six Sigma
Experience leading supplier qualification, onboarding, and performance evaluation in regulated industries
Familiarity with digital sourcing and supplier management platforms
What we offer:
Occupational healthcare, occupational and accident insurance
A yearly benefit budget to spend as you wish (i.e. on sport, transport, bike benefit, wellness, lunch, etc.)
Phone subscription with iPhone of choice
Relocation support (i.e. flight tickets, accommodation, relocation agency support)
Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes
Inspiring and collaborating offices and silent workspaces enable you to focus
A wide variety of the best coffee, tea, snacks, and sweets to accompany your daily space mission
Competitive salary contingent on your experience level, and will be negotiated individually