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Vienna

Head of Supply Chain Management – Industrial Heat Pump Technology Company  Vienna, Austria (Hybrid)

Maryam Salman · May 12, 2025 ·

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Exceptional career opportunity for an experienced supply chain professional to join as Head of Supply Chain for an established Vienna based deep tech company that develops, manufactures and sells high-temperature large-scale heat pumps and chillers for industrial use. The company is growing and well positioned to be established as a key technology for the industrial and district heating revolution worldwide.

The opportunity

  • Contribute to scaling a key technology for the heat transition.
  • Varied and responsible role with close collaboration with our agile development team.
  • Collegial working atmosphere based on trust.
  • Short communication channels to the team and top management.
  • Contact with suppliers across Europe and North America.
  • Competitive remuneration package.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and expand the supply chain for our rotary heat pump production.
  • Enhance the supplier qualification process.
  • Identify suitable suppliers for various parts or assemblies.
  • Prepare make-or-buy decisions for parts, assemblies, or the entire machine.
  • Serve as the first point of contact for key suppliers.
  • Develop and maintain the Bill of Materials (BOM).
  • Collaborate in setting up and developing a new ERP system.
  • Establish best-practice purchasing processes.
  • Negotiate framework agreements, payment terms, and quality measures.
  • Prospective: Establish and manage a purchasing team.

Ideal career experience:

  • Background in mechanical engineering.
  • Five + years of experience in purchasing for a manufacturing company (preferably in specialized mechanical engineering or contract manufacturing).
  • Experience in strategic purchasing.
  • Activities for scale-up and corporate are a plus.
  • Large network of suppliers from various sectors.
  • Language: German or English

The Ideal candidate profile:

A committed, communicative and team-oriented top buyer with an interest in their technology, and the ability to take their purchasing to the next level.

We have more information to send you regarding a detailed job description and more about this exciting opportunity, if you would like to explore further based on your interest and suitability.

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