Global 3rd Party Supplier Manager (m/f/d)
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Evident employs around 4,500 people at a total of 57 locations worldwide. Evident Europe, headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, employs approximately 770 people in 16 countries. The product portfolio includes a wide range of microscope systems used in clinical diagnostics, medical and basic research, as well as in various industrial areas. In addition, Evident offers videoscopes, products for non-destructive testing techniques and for X-ray fluorescence analysis.
The Global 3rd Party Supplier Manager (m/f/d) is responsible for overseeing and optimizing our global third-party supplier network. This role ensures a seamless supply chain collaboration, managing demand planning, supplier performance, lead times, and contractual agreements. Additionally, the position involves coordinating with internal stakeholders to align supplier relationships with company strategy, optimize the 3rd-party product portfolio, and drive efficiency improvements across operational procurement functions.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and optimize the global third-party supplier network.
- Manage demand planning, supplier performance, lead times, and contractual agreements.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align supplier relationships with company strategy.
- Optimize the 3rd-party product portfolio and drive efficiency improvements across operational procurement functions.
- Contribute to key company targets, including:
- Order book conversion and improved revenue realization by ensuring efficient supply chain operations and reduced lead times.
- Reduced complexity through SKU minimization and streamlined supplier management.
- Cost benefits by improving supplier performance, optimizing inventory levels, negotiating favorable contracts, and optimizing procurement strategies.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in operational supplier management, procurement, or supply chain operations, preferably in a global environment.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders.
- Experience in SIOP, demand planning, and supplier performance evaluation.
- Analytical mindset with proficiency in supply chain analytics and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, PowerBI).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience in working with SAP ERP.
- Knowledge of category management and strategic sourcing principles.
- Background in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
Your Benefits
- Flexible working hours, 50% remote work possible
- 30 days of holiday per year
- 13,5 salaries a year
- Modern office and inspiring working environment
- Subsidized meals in the neighborhood of our office (Stadtküche)
- Public transport ticket (100% subsidized) or free parking space
- Bike leasing
- Subsidy fitness first gym
- Employee Assistance Program to support your health, mental and emotional well-being
- Comprehensive company pension scheme
- Joint company events and activities
Evident Europe GmbH is an equal opportunities employer and we look forward to receiving your application.