Diamond Foundry is seeking a Director of Purchasing & Supply Chain to lead strategic sourcing and supplier network development across the Eurozone. This role will drive the setup and scaling of mechanical commodity procurement operations in a high-growth manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate brings deep technical sourcing expertise in machining and precision manufacturing, strong leadership experience, and a proven track record of building supplier networks and scalable procurement processes from prototype through mass production.
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This role requires 30% of travel
Responsibilities
Operations & Supplier Set-up:
Lead the end-to-end "Greenfield" setup of our supplier network. This includes identifying, auditing, and onboarding high-precision partners (CNC, casting, molding) and establishing the operational workflows required to move from prototype to mass production.
Commodity Strategy:
Develop and execute a comprehensive sourcing strategy for mechanical and machining commodities, ensuring long-term scalability across the Eurozone.
Startup Agility:
Build supply chain processes from the ground up, moving from manual "firefighting" to scalable, automated systems without losing the speed required for rapid prototyping.
Global Supplier experience
- Candidate must have deep experience in WW sourcing operations, working with suppliers in euro zone and Asia strongly preferred
Contract Negotiation:
Lead high-stakes negotiations for multi-million Euro frameworks, focusing on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), lead-time reduction, and payment terms.
Team Leadership:
Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing supply chain team. You will be responsible for defining roles, setting KPIs, and fostering a culture of technical excellence and accountability.
Requirements
Educational Background:
A University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field is
mandatory .
Experience:
Minimum
7 -
10
years of progressive experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Management, specifically within manufacturing or industrial sectors.
Management:
Proven experience in
people management
is required. You must have a track record of leading teams through organizational growth or change.
Commodity Expertise:
Deep technical understanding of machining processes, material sciences, and European manufacturing standards. xpzdshu
Language:
Full professional fluency in
English
is required.
€100,000 - €130,000 a year
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