In Europe, we are a highly motivated team focused on growth and the future. Our business activities encompass the distribution of machinery, systems, and equipment for the plastics processing industry, along with all related services, including service, maintenance, and spare parts throughout the entire machine lifecycle. As part of a globally leading group of companies, innovation, quality, and customer focus are at the heart of everything we do.

Die Stelle | Supply Chain Manager – Europe (m/w/d)

Position summary  |

The Supply Chain Manager (Europe) is responsible for managing procurement, supplier relationships, and all supply chain - related operational activities in Europe. This position ensures cost optimization, security of supply, contract compliance, and accurate data maintenance, and acts as a central interface between suppliers, internal stakeholders, shared  service centers, and external auditors.

Your tasks  |

Leadership and management responsibility  | 

• Professional management of the European supply chain functions (strategic purchasing, operational purchasing, supplier development)

• Matrix organization with reporting lines to European and global functional managers

• Building, developing and coaching a high-performing team

• Fostering an open communication and team culture

• Ensuring the implementation of global procurement strategies

• Developing new suppliers to support local and global needs

Strategic Purchasing & Supplier Management  |

• Managing requests for new and existing materials (approx. 700 items per year)

• Identification, selection and development of suitable suppliers

• Conducting price negotiations with strategic partners

• Creation and maintenance of framework agreements

• Review and approval of price changes in coordination with the sales department

Supply Chain Koordination |

• Main contact person for MCZ systems and data maintenance

• Support with delivery date deviations and disruptions in the supply chain

Master Data & Compliance  |

• Maintenance of supplier master data in the E1 system

• Preparation of monthly reports in accordance with SOX requirements

• Support and contact person for external audits (e.g. EY)

Indirect purchasing  |

• Responsibility for the procurement of indirect materials at the Malterdingen site

• Management of external service providers (e.g., facility services)

• Review and approval of invoices and transfer to SSC

Asset- & Infrastrukturmanagement |

• Management of the company vehicle fleet (leasing, procurement, returns)

• Management of IT hardware (HP) including ordering and returns

• Management of printer and telecommunications contracts

Facility Management |

• Coordination of building cleaning services

• Managing key management and ensuring access control

Key Performance Indicators & Reporting  |

• Responsibility for KPIs such as material productivity, cash flow, supplier quality, sustainability and innovation

• Monthly reporting including measures for continuous improvement

Your profile  |

• Completed studies in the field of supply chain, business administration or comparable

• Several years of experience in supply chain management, ideally in an international environment

• Strong knowledge of strategic purchasing and supplier management

• Strong negotiation and communication skills

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., JDE, SAP)

• Excellent English skills; German skills are an advantage

• High level of initiative, analytical thinking and teamwork skills

In Europe, we are a highly motivated team focused on growth and the future. Our business activities encompass the distribution of machinery, systems, and equipment for the plastics processing industry, along with all related services, including service, maintenance, and spare parts throughout the entire machine lifecycle. As part of a globally leading group of companies, innovation, quality, and customer focus are at the heart of everything we do.

Die Stelle | Supply Chain Manager – Europe (m/w/d)

Position summary  |

The Supply Chain Manager (Europe) is responsible for managing procurement, supplier relationships, and all supply chain - related operational activities in Europe. This position ensures cost optimization, security of supply, contract compliance, and accurate data maintenance, and acts as a central interface between suppliers, internal stakeholders, shared  service centers, and external auditors.

Your tasks  |

Leadership and management responsibility  | 

• Professional management of the European supply chain functions (strategic purchasing, operational purchasing, supplier development)

• Matrix organization with reporting lines to European and global functional managers

• Building, developing and coaching a high-performing team

• Fostering an open communication and team culture

• Ensuring the implementation of global procurement strategies

• Developing new suppliers to support local and global needs

Strategic Purchasing & Supplier Management  |

• Managing requests for new and existing materials (approx. 700 items per year)

• Identification, selection and development of suitable suppliers

• Conducting price negotiations with strategic partners

• Creation and maintenance of framework agreements

• Review and approval of price changes in coordination with the sales department

Supply Chain Koordination |

• Main contact person for MCZ systems and data maintenance

• Support with delivery date deviations and disruptions in the supply chain

Master Data & Compliance  |

• Maintenance of supplier master data in the E1 system

• Preparation of monthly reports in accordance with SOX requirements

• Support and contact person for external audits (e.g. EY)

Indirect purchasing  |

• Responsibility for the procurement of indirect materials at the Malterdingen site

• Management of external service providers (e.g., facility services)

• Review and approval of invoices and transfer to SSC

Asset- & Infrastrukturmanagement |

• Management of the company vehicle fleet (leasing, procurement, returns)

• Management of IT hardware (HP) including ordering and returns

• Management of printer and telecommunications contracts

Facility Management |

• Coordination of building cleaning services

• Managing key management and ensuring access control

Key Performance Indicators & Reporting  |

• Responsibility for KPIs such as material productivity, cash flow, supplier quality, sustainability and innovation

• Monthly reporting including measures for continuous improvement

Your profile  |

• Completed studies in the field of supply chain, business administration or comparable

• Several years of experience in supply chain management, ideally in an international environment

• Strong knowledge of strategic purchasing and supplier management

• Strong negotiation and communication skills

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., JDE, SAP)

• Excellent English skills; German skills are an advantage

• High level of initiative, analytical thinking and teamwork skills