Head of Supply Chain / Purchasing (f/m/d)

Position title: Head of Supply Chain / Purchasing (f/m/d)

Employment period: permanent

Industry: Medical Devices

Salary: tbd

Skills: operational and strategic procurement, international logistics

Ideal start date: tbd

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a growing team (initially 2 direct reports) across three sites
• Build and optimize supply chain and procurement processes and structures
• Act as main point of contact for internal departments (production, sales, finance, etc.)
• Oversee and improve international logistics, customs, and export/import compliance
• Implement and manage Category Management strategies
• Drive both strategic and operational purchasing.
• Manage and expand supplier relationships.
• Negotiate contracts with new and existing suppliers.
• Ensure supply chain efficiency and cost control while maintaining high quality standards.

Requirements:

• Proven leadership experience in Supply Chain and Purchasing.
• Strong background in customs and foreign trade.
• Hands-on mentality with ability to implement from scratch.
• Expertise in both strategic and operational procurement.
• Solid knowledge in Category Management.
• Strong negotiation skills and supplier management.
• Fluency in English, German and/ or Slovenien.
• Experience in multi-site coordination is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.