Head of Global Supply Chain Management 80-100%

Head of Global Supply Chain Management 80-100% (f/m/d)
We are looking for a senior leader to define, implement, and optimize the global end to end supply chain strategy across the Systems and Services Divisions as
Head of Global Supply Chain Management 80-100% (f/m/d)
Your daily contribution:
Drive the global end‑to‑end SCM strategy for Systems and Services divisions.
Lead Category Management, Supplier Quality & Development, Trade Compliance, and ESG & SC Risk Management.
Build a competitive, resilient global supplier base and long‑term partnerships.
Ensure global compliance with export controls, customs, and trade regulations.
Standardize global SCM processes, tools, KPIs, and enable digital transformation.
Steer Make‑or‑Buy decisions and global sourcing/capacity strategies.
Lead cost‑out initiatives through VE, TCO optimization, and alternative sourcing.
Oversee supplier qualification, capability management, and technical development.
Ensure strong S&OP alignment, inventory optimization, and supply risk mitigation.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with Engineering, Operations, Product Management, and Finance.
Contribute SCM leadership to NPI, localization, and industrialization projects.
Lead and develop a high‑performing global SCM team and foster continuous improvement.
Your Profile:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, Master’s in Supply Chain Management) would be beneficial
At least 15 years in supply chain management, procurement, with strong leadership experience in a global manufacturing environment
In-depth understanding of sourcing, procurement, supplier development, and value engineering
Experience in industrial or manufacturing sectors is a plus
Proficiency in English is required; additional language skills are a plus
Your Personality:
Proven ability to lead and develop global teams, with strong collaboration skills and experience in managing P&L responsibilities
Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking, with a data-driven approach to optimizing supply chain and cost-efficiency
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with experience engaging senior management, suppliers, and internal teams
Willingness to travel up to 30% internationally
We offer:
Flexible and hybrid working conditions
Versatile and autonomous activities and tasks
Working environment with professional development opportunities
Participation in job-related training and further education
Above-average pension fund
Appreciative and inclusive corporate culture
Demonstrated lived values that value diversity
Dynamic, international environment with committed employees
Structured induction process
Short public transport connections
We are looking forward to receiving your complete application documents. Burckhardt Compression AG | Location: Winterthur
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Burckhardt Compression creates leading compression solutions for a sustainable energy future and the long-term success of its customers. The Group is the only global manufacturer that covers a full range of reciprocating compressor technologies and services. Since 1844, its passionate, customer-oriented and solution-driven workforce has set the benchmark in the gas compression industry. jid4b70545pn jit0311pn jiy26pn