Manager Procurement, India Region (m/f/d)

About The Role

Strategic Procurement Planning

• Develop and implement a strategic procurement plan aligned with the company's goals and growth objectives
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and value-added initiatives while maintaining high-quality standards
• Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers to secure a reliable and cost-effective supply chain
  

Supply Chain Optimization

• Optimize the end-to-end supply chain process to enhance efficiency, reduce lead times, and minimize risks
• Ensure adequate inventory levels while minimizing excess inventory and storage costs
• Implement sustainable and environmentally responsible procurement practices
  

Supplier Management

• Evaluate, select, and onboard new suppliers based on their capabilities, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
• Manage relationships with existing suppliers, negotiate contracts, and monitor supplier performance
• Ensure compliance with all legal and ethical requirements in supplier relationships
  

Cost Control And Budgeting

• Develop and manage the procurement budget, striving for cost reduction and efficiency
• Monitor and analyze procurement KPIs to track expenses, evaluate trends, and make data-driven decisions
  

• Collaborate with various departments, including engineering, production, and finance, to align procurement with overall business strategies
• Communicate with stakeholders to understand their needs and develop procurement strategies accordingly
  

Essential Skills

• Min. 9+ years of procurement and supply chain management experience, ideally within the robotics or tech industry
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, supply chain management, business, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
• Proven track record of negotiating and managing supplier contracts, reducing costs, and improving supply chain efficiency
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in procurement software and tools
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Knowledge of ethical and sustainable procurement practices
• Fluent in English
  

• Dynamic high-tech startup combined with financial soundness and world-class investors
• Challenging tasks and projects
• Great working environment in an interdisciplinary, international team of experts
• Room for creativity and personal development
• Since we are a startup, your growth is performance-driven
  

About Us

Agile Robots SE