Netherlands

An exceptional opportunity to join as Supply Chain Director for a globally established and scaling hardware equipment company serving the global semiconductor industry.

The Supply Chain Director will lead the design and execution of scalable strategies that support the company’s growth ambitions. This position calls for a forward-thinking leader with an entrepreneurial mindset, extensive knowledge of supply chain operations, and the agility to excel in a dynamic, fast-evolving environment. The Director will be accountable for the end-to-end supply chain, covering procurement, logistics, inventory management, and supplier partnerships, while driving efficiency, resilience, and scalability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build agile, scalable supply chain processes leveraging automation and emerging technologies.

• Inspire, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and agility.

• Define and execute supply chain strategies that align with business growth objectives and drive operational excellence.

• Cultivate strategic relationships, negotiate contracts, and secure favourable terms to minimize risk and support growth.

• Oversee procurement, demand planning, logistics, and inventory management while implementing best practices to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

• Identify supply chain risks and implement proactive strategies to ensure business continuity.

• Work closely with R&D, Sales, Finance, and Product Development to ensure supply chain initiatives support overall business objectives.

• Leverage ERP systems, data analytics, and digital solutions to enhance visibility, performance, and scalability.

The ideal profile:

A strategic, hands-on leader with a proven track record of scaling supply chain operations in high-growth environments. Strong negotiator, team builder, and innovator who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced organizations.

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An exceptional CEO opportunity to join an established High-Tech Semiconductor company based in The Netherlands. The company is well capitalised and operates in the semiconductor manufacturing space. The equipment allows the design of improved and innovative products, and their technology has been adopted by large corporations around the globe.

The opportunity

The CEO will work closely with the management team, to lead the company, execute and refine and implement the scaling strategy. The CEO will be responsible for defining and executing the company’s strategic direction, driving business development, and fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. A proven track record in leadership, strategic vision and key account management within the high-tech semiconductor sector if very important.

CEO profile

We are looking for a strong leader with a clear strategic and commercial mindset who can set and execute a well thought through and broadly supported strategy. Sets and keeps strong focus, with the willingness and ability to adjust when needed. Effective, experienced, and comfortable at all organizational levels, and with various stakeholder groups, including investors, supervisory board and strategic partners. Preferably experienced in a start-up/scale-up environment, with knowledge or exposure to large corporates.

The ideal candidate brings the following skills and expertise:

• Proven experience as a CEO or in a senior leadership role within the semiconductor high-tech systems industry.

• Strong background in business development and key account management.

• Exceptional leadership and team-building skills.

• Projecting seniority, drive and presence.

• In-depth understanding of semiconductor equipment and its applications.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

– Proven ability and success leading a High-Tech scale-up as a CEO to the next phase. Demonstrated experience in overseeing and growing complex organizations and broadening the scope to include commercial/operational/supply chain focus while maintaining/strengthening the company culture of innovation and fast learning – up to and including exit.

– Strong business experience with proven ability and success in the commercializing of the High-Tech scale-up company, by designing and executing a value-creation based strategy in close collaboration with the team and relevant stakeholders.

– Hands-on experience of scaling, developing, and managing a growing scale up-team to support and drive business strategy, including development of additional leadership Further build on and grow a company culture based on purpose and values.

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An exceptional CEO opportunity to join a scale-up company which enables the automating of human tasks in logistics using AI. The company designs, builds, installs, and maintains the world’s best vision software product for automated picking and placing in harsh logistics environments.

Head quartered near Rotterdam, the company is a well-funded scale up and entering a new phase of growth. Their technology is mature and outperforms competition and their clients are increasingly looking for solutions to automate their logistics processes.

To manage the exponential growth, the company is searching for a new CEO. The growth strategy is based on strong expansion of the customer base in different countries through the strategic partnership with various system integrators.

Key responsibilities:

● The focus of the company is on growth. The CEO is responsible for the strategy as well as the execution of this. Can translate the companies’ strategy into operational activities, budget and planning.

● Leading the Management Team and ultimately is responsible for the total team of employees. The CEO is hands-on and involved in leading the Customer Success Teams consisting of both Project and Service Engineers.

● The CEO contributes to the organizational growth and maturity of the company. Maintaining the professional and agile culture combined with personal growth and personal development of the company employees is a priority. Personal effectiveness and team collaboration are important drivers.

● Is responsible for the P&L and KPI reporting in the Management Team and the Board. Knows the value drivers of the business, monitors, and has an overview of the quality of the main processes. Has focus on Customer Satisfaction, profitability and value creation.

● Manages the interaction with current and new investors.

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