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Senior Purchasing Manager(m/w/x)
Optimizing supply chain from Ukrainian and Polish suppliers for autonomous logistics. 5+ years strategic purchasing experience in defense, aerospace, or heavy machinery required. Rapid research integration, short development cycles.
Requirements
- 5+ years Supply Chain Management or Strategic Purchasing
- Experience in defense, aerospace, or heavy machinery sectors
- Managing suppliers in Eastern Europe (Poland/Ukraine)
- Understanding local logistical nuances
- Proactive problem-solving for delays
- Thriving in high-pressure supply chains
- Fluent English
- Fluent German
- Proficiency in Ukrainian
- Willingness to travel between Germany and Poland
Tasks
- Direct and optimize supply chain from Ukrainian and Polish suppliers
- Manage relationships with key partners
- Ensure contract compliance and quality standards
- Optimize lead times
- Develop and execute contingency plans for Ukrainian supply route
- Troubleshoot material shortages and logistical delays
- Navigate EU and non-EU trade regulations
- Manage customs documentation and cross-border logistics
- Oversee supply chain from order placement to delivery
- Balance stock using predictive analytics
- Mitigate warehouse overload and downtime
- Manage bill of materials
- Ensure production components are supplied according to plan
Work Experience
- 5 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Fluent
- German – Fluent
- Ukrainian – Business Fluent
Benefits
Startup Environment
- Rapid integration of research into products
- Short development cycles
- Dynamic, fast-paced, collaborative startup environment
- Efficient collaboration
Informal Culture
- Flat hierarchies
Learning & Development
- Continuous learning opportunities
Flexible Working
- Flexible work schedules
More Vacation Days
- 30 days of paid vacation
Additional Allowances
- Monthly lunch budget
Healthcare & Fitness
- Company-subsidized eGym Wellpass membership
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Senior Purchasing Manager(m/w/x)
Optimizing supply chain from Ukrainian and Polish suppliers for autonomous logistics. 5+ years strategic purchasing experience in defense, aerospace, or heavy machinery required. Rapid research integration, short development cycles.
Requirements
- 5+ years Supply Chain Management or Strategic Purchasing
- Experience in defense, aerospace, or heavy machinery sectors
- Managing suppliers in Eastern Europe (Poland/Ukraine)
- Understanding local logistical nuances
- Proactive problem-solving for delays
- Thriving in high-pressure supply chains
- Fluent English
- Fluent German
- Proficiency in Ukrainian
- Willingness to travel between Germany and Poland
Tasks
- Direct and optimize supply chain from Ukrainian and Polish suppliers
- Manage relationships with key partners
- Ensure contract compliance and quality standards
- Optimize lead times
- Develop and execute contingency plans for Ukrainian supply route
- Troubleshoot material shortages and logistical delays
- Navigate EU and non-EU trade regulations
- Manage customs documentation and cross-border logistics
- Oversee supply chain from order placement to delivery
- Balance stock using predictive analytics
- Mitigate warehouse overload and downtime
- Manage bill of materials
- Ensure production components are supplied according to plan
Work Experience
- 5 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Fluent
- German – Fluent
- Ukrainian – Business Fluent
Benefits
Startup Environment
- Rapid integration of research into products
- Short development cycles
- Dynamic, fast-paced, collaborative startup environment
- Efficient collaboration
Informal Culture
- Flat hierarchies
Learning & Development
- Continuous learning opportunities
Flexible Working
- Flexible work schedules
More Vacation Days
- 30 days of paid vacation
Additional Allowances
- Monthly lunch budget
Healthcare & Fitness
- Company-subsidized eGym Wellpass membership
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About the Company
Fernride GmbH
Industry
Logistics
Description
Fernride builds autonomous logistics solutions using advanced automation and teleoperation, enabling safer, more efficient, and sustainable driverless operations.
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