Head of Supply Chain Management

Are you aiming to work for an organization where it is worthwhile investing your personality, your skills and your time? Are you looking for a job that is exciting and has clear goals? Welcome to Welthungerhilfe **Head of Supply Chain Management**: **at Head Office, or in one of our project locations**: - The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with a contract duration of two years. - As Head of Supply Chain Management, you will lead the Supply Chain Management Unit and be responsible for all process standards in logistics and purchasing, both in Germany and in our project countries. A specific goal over the next few years will be the introduction of the SAP system in global supply chain management and the transformation of all processes. With your skills in lean management methods, you will actively shape and organize this transformation process and thus implement Welthungerhilfe's strategy in logistics and purchasing. **Your responsibilities**: - Global SAP implementation in logistics - Transformation of all global supply chain processes - Analysis and optimization of purchasing and logistics processes to increase efficiency with implementation of lean management methods - Development and implementation of purchasing and logistics strategies - Management of ordering processes including control of purchasing costs, identification of savings potential and implementation of cost reduction measures, as well as contract negotiations - Ensuring transparent and audit-proof operational procurement at home and abroad - Identifying local and global synergies to better support the organization's programs and projects **Your profile**: - Practical knowledge in the development and implementation of logistics processes and in project management using lean thinking methods (e.g. Six Sigma, Kaizen, value stream mapping, Kanban, agile methods, Scrum, project and change management), ideally from the for-profit sector - Transformation and system implementation experience, especially SAP - Experience in global purchasing processes with global control from COEs - At least 5 years of relevant professional experience as a manager in an international logistics environment and international procurement processes - Completed (technical) university degree with a focus on logistics, supply chain management, lean management or comparable qualification - Very good written and spoken English; knowledge of German and/or French is an advantage - Professional demeanor in different hierarchical levels and cultural circles, assertiveness and a communication style appropriate to the target group **What we offer**: - Fair Compensation: A fair and equal remuneration based on a transparent salary scale. - Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working arrangements to support a balanced lifestyle. - Modern & Agile Work Environment: Be part of a forward thinking organization that fully embraces digitalization and innovation across all areas. - Personal & Professional Growth: Access diverse learning and development opportunities to advance your career. - Team: Join our dedicated and diverse teams, where passion, expertise, and joy come together to create a better world. - In addition, Welthungerhilfe offers numerous other benefits, which are listed under **Our benefits**. - Our Benefits - Find out what benefits Welthungerhilfe offers for employees. - Our Projects - We fight against hunger and poverty by implementing projects in numerous countries. - Our Strategy - "Zero Hunger by 2030" Our strategy guides us in our work. - Transparency and Quality - Welthungerhilfe, its employees, as well as its partners commit to transparency and quality.