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
Tobias Wyser | Phone: +41 52 261 53 77
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.
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