Purchasing / Supply Chain Manager

Purchasing / Supply Chain Manager A global semiconductor distributor is seeking an experienced Purchasing / Supply Chain Manager for its Munich office.The successful candidate will lead purchasing and supply chain operations while remaining actively involved in day-to-day activities.The role also offers the opportunity to improve team processes, support multiple European locations and contribute to the future integration of another European operation.(Ref: KM47547 - Please include this when making any enquiries.)Main Responsibilities:You will lead purchasing and supply chain activities for both local European business and Japanese-related operations, combining hands-on operational responsibilities with team and process management.• Lead purchasing operations, including purchase order placement in SAP and delivery follow-up• Manage suppliers in coordination with the Product Management team• Monitor stock levels, delivery schedules and buffer stock based on customer demand• Manage supplier documentation and regulatory compliance requirements• Coordinate product change notifications through the company’s global systems• Operate and improve SAP, supply chain management systems and supplier portals• Support the implementation of digital tools, including SCM systems and robotic process automation• Coordinate EDI connections with suppliers in cooperation with European and headquarters IT teams• Manage freight forwarders and carriers, including commercial condition negotiations• Oversee third-party warehouses in Germany, Malaysia, Hong Kong and other locations• Coordinate import and export activities with warehouse, customs and quality teams• Manage and improve workflows across the Munich and Ingolstadt purchasing teams• Support the future integration and management of another European purchasing operation• Report operational progress, issues and performance to the supervisorIdeal Candidate:Required• Professional experience in purchasing or supply chain management• Experience in purchase ordering, delivery control, inventory management or warehouse operations• Practical experience using SAP and Microsoft Office• Experience managing or improving operational processes• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders• Fluent written and spoken English• Strong communication and interpersonal skills• Proactive approach with a high level of responsibility• University degree, completed commercial training or a comparable qualification• Ability to work effectively within an international teamDesired• Purchasing or supply chain experience within the semiconductor or electronic components industry• Experience working for a semiconductor distributor• Previous team management or team leadership experience• Experience managing international or multi-location teams• Experience with external warehouses, freight forwarders and import/export operations• Experience implementing EDI, SCM systems or automation tools• German, Japanese or French language skills• Flexibility to travel between Munich and Ingolstadt• Experience supporting organisational integration or cross-border process improvementJob Details:TYPE: Permanent, Full-timeWORKING HOURS: TBDSALARY: €65,000-€75,000 per annum, depending on experienceSTART: NegotiableLOCATION: Munich, GermanyApplication NotesIf your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days.We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.