For an international technology company from Stuttgart Area, we are looking for an experienced Director Supply Network Lead (Tier 3) to drive the long-term strategy and performance of a global supplier network.
In this leadership role, you will be responsible for developing commodity and supplier strategies across a complex international supply base. You will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into sustainable sourcing strategies, supplier governance models, and long-term partnerships. Your focus will be on ensuring a resilient, scalable, and high-performing supplier network while continuously improving supplier performance and supporting business growth.
As a people leader, you will manage and develop an international team, promote collaboration across functions, and lead strategic initiatives with significant business impact.
Your Responsibilities
- Define and implement global commodity and supplier strategies for assigned product categories.
- Develop and maintain a resilient supplier network with a focus on quality, capacity, scalability, cost competitiveness, and risk mitigation.
- Drive supplier selection, qualification, and long-term relationship management.
- Establish supplier performance management processes, monitor KPIs, and initiate improvement programs where required.
- Lead contract negotiations and define commercial frameworks in collaboration with legal and business stakeholders.
- Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Manufacturing, and other internal functions to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, transformation projects, and continuous improvement programs.
- Manage, coach, and develop a high-performing international team while fostering a collaborative and performance-oriented culture.
Your Profile
- University degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a comparable discipline.
- At least 10 years of experience in strategic procurement, sourcing, supplier management, or supply chain management within an international environment.
- Strong expertise in developing commodity strategies, supplier selection, supplier performance management, and contract negotiations.
- Experience managing suppliers within complex, multi-tier global supply chains.
- Background in manufacturing, electronics, industrial technology, semiconductor, or another high-tech industry is highly desirable.
- Proven leadership experience, either as a people manager or by leading cross-functional programs and strategic initiatives in an international matrix organization.
- Demonstrated success in improving supply chain performance through measurable KPIs related to quality, delivery, cost, resilience, capacity, and operational excellence.
Required Skills
- Strategic Supply Chain Management
- Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
- Commodity Management
- Supplier Relationship & Performance Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Risk Management
- Cost Optimization
- Stakeholder Management
- Strategic Planning
- Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Team Leadership & People Development
- Cross-functional Collaboration
Interested? Then I would love to receive your application!
Carmen Ponten
Executive Recruiter
Mobil: +49 89 83930616
carmen.ponten@nashdirect.de
