Role purpose

The Supply Chain Manager defines and implements standards and guidelines & supports the SCM- Procurement & Logistics Manager in the Hungarian facility and across the locations within Schreder Group. The successful candidate will have spent at least 10 years in progressive responsible positions handling procurement for large corporations, preferably in the automotive and electronics industry or similar. As a member of the Procurement & Logistics team he is responsible for safeguarding a market leading SCM performance at competitive costs derived from business requirements. Supply Chain Manager will be based in Belgium, strong in with Hungary and Ukraine, willing to travel & report to Group Supply Chain Director.

Key responsibilities

Responsible of coordinate, monitor & planning SCM-Proc & Logistics for allocated commodities
Acting as SCM- Procurement & Logistics Manager backup either at factory level as Group level
Cost optimization & exploitation of SCM synergies at Schréder worldwide + ensuring SCM Compliance
Development and implementation of efficient forms of organisation and procedures to continuously detect areas for rationalization and increase profitability
Deploy Schréder SCM Strategy in area of responsibility
Identify procurement risks, opportunities and market forces to avoid potential damage or exploit opportunities through tailored risk/opportunity management
Collaborate in management of procurement staff in (and across) sourcing, contracting, transactional purchasing, supplier management, and miscellaneous internal procurement support activities
Participate of cross-functional teaming across other business functions and initiatives
Monitoring internal scorecards used for continuous improvement and KPI’s negotiated with suppliers, ensuring compliance and quality of service
Supplier relationship management and supplier performance management including, but not limited to, quality, cost, delivery and contractual performance
Planning & control stock materials, avoiding both breakages & over excess material, optimizing its mgt

Profile

Education: University degree either in engineering or business administration; or similar
10+ years as Procurement / SCM professional with at least 5+ years in leadership in relevant industries
Experience working in an international and complex matrix-organisation
Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Dynamics, MS Office (Excel) is required
English fluency is mandatory
Ability to combine hands on operational tasks and the implementation of the group strategy
Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal), and leadership / management skills
Experience with modern sourcing and procurement systems
Excellent ability to communicate and collaborate with various stakeholders
Dynamic and proactive with ability to work in stressful and demanding situations
Adhere to our core values of safety always; integrity and commitment; teamwork and collaboration; satisfying our customers, and success and recognition