eBeam Supplier Manager

Job Summary

The eBeam technology represents a major breakthrough in packaging sterilisation, enabling high-speed production, reduced operational costs, and significant reductions in the use of chemicals, water, and energy.  We are looking for talented people across multiple areas—Development, Engineering, Production, and Supplier Management—to help drive the evolution of our eBeam system for today’s and tomorrow’s filling equipment.

We are hiring a Supplier Manager who will ensure a competitive, reliable, and sustainable supplier base that supports business strategy through effective supplier management, strategic sourcing, cost optimization, and risk mitigation. The eBeam Supplier Manager is responsible for managing and developing suppliers, primarily German‑speaking suppliers, to ensure quality, cost, delivery, sustainability, and innovation targets are met. The role combines strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and cross‑functional collaboration to support operational and R&D needs.

This is a permanent position based in Modena, Italy. For knowledge transfer from Flamatt site, travel to Switzerland is required at the beginning of the assignment. 

What you will do

 Supplier Management & Development

• Manage and develop an assigned portfolio of suppliers, mainly German‑speaking suppliers


• Act as the main interface between suppliers and internal stakeholders


• Build long‑term, trust‑based supplier relationships


• Ensure supplier performance in terms of quality, cost, delivery, service, and compliance


• Lead regular supplier review meetings and performance evaluations

Strategic Sourcing & Purchasing Support

• Implement and execute sourcing strategies aligned with company and category strategies


• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers for series production and R&D projects


• Support R&D and engineering teams during supplier selection and development phases


• Provide functional guidance and support to operational purchasing

Contract & Commercial Management

• Prepare, negotiate, and conclude contracts such as:

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    • Supply Agreements
    
    
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• Lead and successfully close price and commercial negotiations


• Ensure contractual compliance and risk coverage

Cost Management & Continuous Improvement

• Drive cost reduction initiatives and continuous cost improvement with existing suppliers

• Identify value engineering and should‑cost opportunities


• Monitor and challenge cost drivers and price development


• Contribute to budget planning and cost forecasting

Risk Management & Supplier Sustainability

• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks (capacity, financial stability, geopolitical, technical)


• Develop contingency and dual‑sourcing strategies where required


• Ensure suppliers comply with relevant compliance, sustainability, and ethical requirements

Quality & Supplier Qualification

• Actively participate in supplier audits and supplier qualification activities


• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Operations on supplier issues


• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for supplier‑related issues

KPI & Performance Management

• Define, maintain, and monitor supplier KPIs


• Establish and continuously improve a supplier performance measurement system


• Report supplier performance and escalation topics to management

We believe you have

Educational & Professional Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field


• Several years of experience in supplier management, strategic purchasing, or sourcing


• Proven experience working with suppliers in German‑speaking regions


• Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or technology‑driven environment preferred


• Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. SAP)


• Strong knowledge of supplier management principles and strategic sourcing


• Experience in contract management and commercial negotiations


• Cost analysis and financial understanding in a purchasing environment


• Understanding of quality management and supplier audit processes


• German: Fluent (spoken and written) – mandatory


• English: Very good (spoken and written)


• Additional languages are an advantage

Personal & Leadership Skills

• Structured, analytical, and result‑oriented working style


• Strong negotiation and communication skills


• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities


• Proactive risk awareness and problem‑solving mindset


• High level of accountability and ownership


• Culturally sensitive and professional when dealing with international suppliers