Supply Chain Manager | Supply Chain Manager (m/w/d)

Alpha-Engineering KG - Erfurt

Erfurt, Thüringen, Deutschland
Published Jan 28, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role seeks an experienced Supply Chain Manager in Jena, specializing in the procurement of software development and related services. Day-to-day responsibilities include the sourcing of specific software solutions, development services, licenses, and cloud services, coupled with critical price and contract negotiations with national and international partners. The manager will analyze the global procurement market, identify and evaluate suitable suppliers, and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (Development, Legal, IT Security) to ensure quality, compliance, and IP protection. Key qualifications include a degree in Business or IT, professional experience in Supply Chain Management (ideally software procurement), strong negotiation skills, and familiarity with SAP and basic programming concepts. This position offers a dynamic mix of routine and strategic tasks, requiring analytical thinking and a structured, self-reliant work style, along with fluency in both German and English.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Economics, Computer Science, or commercial-technical training with relevant additional qualification

Experience

  • Professional experience in Supply Chain Management
  • Experience in purchasing software development or services (ideal)
  • Experience in contract negotiation, price negotiation, supplier evaluation, and selection

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to undertake national and international business travel