Director Supply Network Lead (m/f/d)

For an international technology company from Stuttgart Area , we are looking for an experienced Director Supply Network Lead 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

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