University/college degree in economics, engineering, or logistics.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership position in Supply Chain Management and/or Procurement.
Demonstrable experience in purchasing management, planning, logistics, and inventory management.
Strong negotiation skills and experience in supplier management.
Analytical thinking and focus on data and results.
Experience with ERP systems (INFOR, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
Very good knowledge of MS Excel.
English language at a communicative level (min. B2).
Ability to lead changes, projects, set processes, and motivate a team.
Independence, proactive approach, and business mindset.
Key managerial role with a direct impact on company results.
Opportunity to set strategy and implement changes across the organization.
Competitive financial compensation.
Contribution to supplementary pension insurance.
Flexible working hours and possibility of partial remote work.
23 days of vacation.
1 sick day.
Meal vouchers 125 CZK per day.
Other employee benefits.
Professional development and specialized training.
Advantage
Experience in an international manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of Lean Management, Six Sigma, or S&OP processes.
Experience with digitalization and automation projects in the supply chain.
Comprehensive management of the supply chain from demand planning to customer delivery.
Responsibility for the operational purchasing of the company and procurement activities management.
Managing the search, selection, and evaluation of suppliers including leading tender processes.
Managing negotiation of business terms, prices, contracts, and service levels (SLA).
Inventory, stock management, and working capital optimization.
Production planning, material flows, and coordination of logistics processes.
Identification and management of risks in the supply chain.
Implementation of process improvements leading to increased efficiency and cost reduction.
Collaboration with production, finance, sales, quality, and customer service departments.
Monitoring key KPIs (inventory turns, forecast accuracy, savings, lead time, etc.).
Leading and developing the procurement and planning team.
Supporting the digitalization and automation of supply chain processes.
Skills Required
- University or college degree in economics, engineering, or logistics
- Minimum five years of leadership experience in supply chain management and/or procurement
- Experience in purchasing management, planning, logistics, and inventory management
- Strong negotiation skills and supplier management experience
- Analytical thinking with a focus on data and results
- Experience with ERP systems such as INFOR, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar
- Very good knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- English language proficiency at a minimum B2 communicative level
- Ability to lead change, manage projects, establish processes, and motivate a team
- Experience in an international manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of Lean Management, Six Sigma, or S&OP processes
- Experience with supply chain digitalization and automation projects
What We Do
Neways is a global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company with more than 50 years of experience. It develops and produces highly complex electronics, PCBs, cable solutions and system assemblies for semicon, defense and mobility, and connectivity markets, and also offers design, prototyping, industrial scale-up, cleanroom and re-manufacturing services. Headquartered in Son, Netherlands, it has over 3,000 specialists across several countries and aims to be a technology innovation partner for demanding customers.
