Strategic Material Manager | Wirtschaftswissenschaftler (m/w/d)
Wurm Beteiligungs GmbH
Job Summary
As a Strategic Material Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the procurement landscape for a leader in refrigeration and building automation. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve developing and executing long-term supplier strategies, professionalizing supplier relationships, and identifying opportunities to optimize and automate the supply chain. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Operations and Material Management, to ensure cost-efficiency, quality, and availability. This position is ideal for an analytical professional who enjoys taking ownership of strategic initiatives and building structures from the ground up. The role offers a unique opportunity to influence sustainable, resource-efficient systems while working in a flexible, modern, and growth-oriented environment that values innovation and proactive problem-solving.
Required Skills
Education
Degree in Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a commercial/technical vocational training with relevant professional experience.
Experience
- Professional experience in procurement, supply chain, or logistics
- Experience in evaluating and selecting suppliers based on cost, quality, and risk
- Experience in cross-functional collaboration with operations and material management departments
- Proven ability to work independently and drive strategic solutions
Languages
Additional
- Valid work permit for Germany required.