Supply Chain Manager (m/f/d)
Date: Dec 19, 2024
Location: Augsburg, BY, DE
Company: KUKA Group
Discover your impact with KUKA
KUKA offers an enormous spectrum of possibilities to advance your career, live your passions and unlock your potential. We´re one of the world's leading automation specialists, offering global opportunities in areas such as robotics, automation, logistics, software solutions and electronics. If you´re a go-getter, a visionary with bold ambitions and believer in collaboration and mutual respect, then you're poised for success here at KUKA.
Make an impact
- Responsible for daily communication with European suppliers as interface for KUKA Systems China by maintaining stable supplier relationships.
- Responsible for effectively sourcing at European suppliers for services, such as mechanical installation and commissioning, electrical installation and commissioning, robot commissioning, safety officer, etc.
- Responsible for effectively sourcing at European suppliers for material resources, including standard parts, custom equipment, and on-site tool accessories.
- Responsible for promoting KUKA China's competitive products, such as non-standard processing parts, standard parts, standard equipment, etc., and winning KUKA's internal business globally.
- Strengthening collaboration between European and Chinese KUKA entities, such as integrating non-standard processing parts, standard parts, and standard equipment, to enhance global competitiveness.
- Ordering, schedule monitoring, invoice verification, and handling of complaints
- Conducting analyses and deriving action options
- Preparing international tenders, evaluating offers, and independently negotiating prices, contracts, and conditions using the latest negotiation methods (e.g., game theory)
- Global sourcing, supplier qualification, development, and management
- Analyzing global procurement markets using new methods (e.g., artificial intelligence) and identifying opportunities and risks in supply markets/suppliers
What you need to succeed
- Completed degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a comparable qualification
- Extensive professional experience in industrial procurement and international environments within the automotive sector
- Outstanding negotiation skills and assertiveness
- Strong conceptual abilities combined with entrepreneurial thinking
- Proficiency in SAP/S4 Hana and confident use of MS Office
- Excellent English language skills, both written and spoken
- Structured, goal-oriented, and results-driven working style
- Willingness to travel
- Good communication and organizational skills
- Strong team spirit
Our promise to you
Our culture is deeply rooted in our passion to make robotics and automatic solutions accessible and easy to use. The result? We make peoples´ lives easier and safer, across the world. Diversity is the beating heart of our company - and we appreciate every single one of our bright and bold brainiacs. We encourage everyone to bring their full selves to work, fostering an environment where inspiration, expertise, and personal growth can flourish. Our collective goal? To achieve greatness and ignite innovative, positive change - not only within the automation industry but also beyond its boundaries. And in return, we prioritize creating a supportive, empowering, and caring environment for all.
Perks and benefits
As part of our commitment to the well-being of our employees, we offer a range of comprehensive perks and benefits. From competitive salary packages to flexible work schedules, and professional development opportunities, we aim to provide a holistic approach to employee satisfaction. We believe in recognizing and appreciating the hard work and dedication of our workforce, and our perks reflect this commitment. Our goal is to create a workplace where employees feel valued, motivated, and inspired to contribute their best. Join us and enjoy the rewards of being part of a company that prioritizes the well-being and growth of its team.
DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) statement
Our core belief is in treating each other with kindness, an open mind, and mutual respect, creating an environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
KUKA is a company committed to equal opportunities. We manage every application with meticulous care and consideration - with a decision-making process that pays no heed to your origin, educational background, age, gender, sexual orientation, or your religious or political beliefs. If you join KUKA, you will have ample opportunities to share what motivates you and what defines your individuality.
Join the journey!
If you think a career with KUKA could be what you are looking for, we´d love to hear from you.
We´re looking forward to receiving your application!