Your responsibilities

• Ensure supply security in the event of supplier discontinuations by developing and coordinating technical, logistical, and strategic solutions (e.g. stockpiling, alternative parts, requalification)
• Independently coordinate and manage discontinuation cases – no case is like the other: you act flexibly, solution-oriented, and with a high degree of decision-making authority
• Troubleshooting in critical supply situations triggered by supplier discontinuations: you proactively propose and drive stabilization measures for the supply chain
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Production, and Procurement to enable fast decision-making and implementation
• Take budget responsibility for discontinuation-related measures, including cost evaluation and alignment with relevant stakeholders
• Communicate with suppliers to clarify best technical and commercial conditions and ensure implementation of agreed actions
• Document and track activities related to discontinuation coordination and continuously improve associated processes

Our requirements

• Bachelor's degree in in the field of business administration, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive / production engineering or technical vocational training with several years of professional experience
• Experience in project management and handling complex, dynamic topics
• Knowledge of agile methods (e.g. SAFe) is a plus
• Knowledge of procurement processes and systems, as well as technical understanding of product structures, manufacturing processes/procedures and supply chains
• Language Skills: fluent in business English (C1); proficiency in German is beneficial
• Strong analytical skills and quick comprehension
• Structured and independent working style with high resilience and decisiveness
• Strong communication skills and confident demeanor when dealing with internal and external partners (international teams) – even in critical situations