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Senior Vice President, Supply Chain(m/w/x)
Establishing supply chain strategy and global supplier networks for laser-driven fusion energy. 15+ years in high-tech supply chain, managing €50M+ systems, required. Company stock options, 30 days vacation.
Requirements
- 15+ years supply chain experience in complex, high-technology environments
- Proven experience supporting multi-year product development (3+ years)
- Managing long product lifecycles (10–20 years)
- Track record sourcing and managing high-value systems (€50M–€200M+)
- Deep experience building and managing global supplier networks
- Managing cross-functional teams
- Strong expertise strategic sourcing
- Strong expertise supplier development
- Strong expertise contract negotiation
- Experience integrating supply chain into engineering
- Experience integrating supply chain into product development
- Demonstrated ability to build and scale supply chain functions
- Strong understanding risk management
- Strong understanding global logistics
- Strong understanding supply continuity planning
- Familiarity with ERP systems
- Familiarity with planning tools
- Familiarity with data-driven decision-making
- Builder mentality, thrives in ambiguity
- Enjoys creating structure from scratch
- Strategic thinker
- Strong operational execution skills
- Able to balance long-term vision
- Able to balance near-term delivery
- Strong communicator
- Capable of influencing technical stakeholders
- Capable of influencing executive stakeholders
- Collaborative and pragmatic
- Bias toward action
- Bias toward continuous improvement
Tasks
- Establish supply chain strategy, operating model, and organizational structure
- Build and lead a high-performing, globally distributed team
- Define and implement core systems, processes, and governance
- Identify and evaluate global suppliers for high-precision components
- Lead sourcing strategies for long-lead, high-cost components
- Negotiate and manage strategic supplier relationships and contracts
- Partner with engineering for early supply chain integration in product development
- Drive Design for Supply Chain, cost optimization, and risk mitigation
- Ensure readiness for transition from R&D to pilot and scaled production
- Manage supply chain strategies across long product lifecycles
- Develop long-term sourcing, obsolescence management, and continuity plans
- Support program execution with robust planning, forecasting, and delivery
- Build risk-based frameworks for geopolitical, operational, and supplier risks
- Establish dual sourcing, contingency planning, and supply continuity strategies
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, export control, and quality requirements
- Implement scalable tools and systems (ERP, planning, supplier management, analytics)
- Develop KPIs, dashboards, and reporting cadences
- Continuously improve processes for speed, cost, and reliability
- Act as a strategic partner to Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and Executive Leadership
- Align supply chain strategy with company milestones, capital planning, and technical roadmaps
- Communicate trade-offs, risks, and opportunities to senior stakeholders
Work Experience
- 15 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- ERP systems
- planning tools
Benefits
Competitive Pay
- Company ownership in the form of stock options
Snacks & Drinks
- Healthy snacks and drinks
Free or Subsidized Food
- Subsidized canteen
Retirement Plans
- Private pension plan financing
Modern Equipment
- State-of-the-art Windows or Apple Laptop
- Keyboard, mouse and headset
Team Events
- Regular team events
Public Transport Subsidies
- Commuting support via NAVIT
Healthcare & Fitness
- Fitness and wellness services via Wellhub
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Senior Vice President, Supply Chain(m/w/x)
Establishing supply chain strategy and global supplier networks for laser-driven fusion energy. 15+ years in high-tech supply chain, managing €50M+ systems, required. Company stock options, 30 days vacation.
Requirements
- 15+ years supply chain experience in complex, high-technology environments
- Proven experience supporting multi-year product development (3+ years)
- Managing long product lifecycles (10–20 years)
- Track record sourcing and managing high-value systems (€50M–€200M+)
- Deep experience building and managing global supplier networks
- Managing cross-functional teams
- Strong expertise strategic sourcing
- Strong expertise supplier development
- Strong expertise contract negotiation
- Experience integrating supply chain into engineering
- Experience integrating supply chain into product development
- Demonstrated ability to build and scale supply chain functions
- Strong understanding risk management
- Strong understanding global logistics
- Strong understanding supply continuity planning
- Familiarity with ERP systems
- Familiarity with planning tools
- Familiarity with data-driven decision-making
- Builder mentality, thrives in ambiguity
- Enjoys creating structure from scratch
- Strategic thinker
- Strong operational execution skills
- Able to balance long-term vision
- Able to balance near-term delivery
- Strong communicator
- Capable of influencing technical stakeholders
- Capable of influencing executive stakeholders
- Collaborative and pragmatic
- Bias toward action
- Bias toward continuous improvement
Tasks
- Establish supply chain strategy, operating model, and organizational structure
- Build and lead a high-performing, globally distributed team
- Define and implement core systems, processes, and governance
- Identify and evaluate global suppliers for high-precision components
- Lead sourcing strategies for long-lead, high-cost components
- Negotiate and manage strategic supplier relationships and contracts
- Partner with engineering for early supply chain integration in product development
- Drive Design for Supply Chain, cost optimization, and risk mitigation
- Ensure readiness for transition from R&D to pilot and scaled production
- Manage supply chain strategies across long product lifecycles
- Develop long-term sourcing, obsolescence management, and continuity plans
- Support program execution with robust planning, forecasting, and delivery
- Build risk-based frameworks for geopolitical, operational, and supplier risks
- Establish dual sourcing, contingency planning, and supply continuity strategies
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, export control, and quality requirements
- Implement scalable tools and systems (ERP, planning, supplier management, analytics)
- Develop KPIs, dashboards, and reporting cadences
- Continuously improve processes for speed, cost, and reliability
- Act as a strategic partner to Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and Executive Leadership
- Align supply chain strategy with company milestones, capital planning, and technical roadmaps
- Communicate trade-offs, risks, and opportunities to senior stakeholders
Work Experience
- 15 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- ERP systems
- planning tools
Benefits
Competitive Pay
- Company ownership in the form of stock options
Snacks & Drinks
- Healthy snacks and drinks
Free or Subsidized Food
- Subsidized canteen
Retirement Plans
- Private pension plan financing
Modern Equipment
- State-of-the-art Windows or Apple Laptop
- Keyboard, mouse and headset
Team Events
- Regular team events
Public Transport Subsidies
- Commuting support via NAVIT
Healthcare & Fitness
- Fitness and wellness services via Wellhub
About the Company
Focused Energy
Industry
Science
Description
Focused Energy is a fusion energy startup aiming to generate unlimited clean energy to meet future global demand.
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