Senior Strategic Supply Chain Manager (m/f/d)

The role

You will own category and sourcing strategies for electronic components, mechanical assemblies, and embedded systems. You will work with Engineering, Technical Program Management, and Production to scale supply, manage risk, and strengthen European supply resilience.

What you will do

• Develop category strategies for supply security, cost, and technical fit
• Manage end-to-end RFP and RFQ processes
• Perform total cost of ownership analyses and build, buy, or partner recommendations
• Build a resilient supplier network
• Gather market intelligence on capacity, lead times, and geopolitical risks
• Create master supply and service agreements
• Manage supplier performance with KPIs and business reviews
• Build relationships with key technology providers
• Develop sourcing approaches for defense, export control, and dual-use requirements

Required qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in strategic procurement or category management
• Experience leading sourcing processes from RFQ through contract
• Technical confidence to read engineering specifications and work with hardware architects
• Familiarity with defense-related procurement requirements, export controls, and dual-use compliance
• Strong analytical skills in total cost of ownership modelling, market analysis, and business case development
• Structured approach to identifying supply chain risks and building mitigation plans
• Ability to build trusted relationships with suppliers and collaborate across teams
• Clear communication skills in English

Nice to have

• Experience in defense technology, aerospace, robotics, or complex hardware manufacturing
• German is a strong advantage

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including a bonus opportunity
• 27 vacation days to start, increasing with tenure up to 30 days
• Employer-supported pension contribution
• Learning & development support and team events budget
• Employee discounts and flexible benefits budget via Probonio
• Hybrid working setup depending on role and team needs
• Structured salary bands, levelling framework, and bi-annual development conversations
• Referral bonus program
• Dog-friendly office
• Relocation support where applicable

About the company

ARX is a dual-use technology company that specializes in developing autonomous unmanned systems and sensors for the European defence sector. The team is highly energetic, creative, and innovative.