Group Director of Supply Chain and Logistic

1 week ago

Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia Elcogen Full time €90,000 - €120,000 per year
Your mission

Your tasks

Purchasing
  • Oversee the purchasing function to effectively support the company day by day operations
  • Work closely with production planning and logistics to balance inventory levels, reduce lead times, and avoid material shortages or excess stock. Implement just-in-time (JIT) or vendor-managed inventory (VMI) strategies where applicable.

Strategic Procurement & Sourcing
  • Develop and execute procurement strategies for direct and indirect materials, capital equipment, and services.
  • Collaborate with R&D, industrialization and engineering teams to ensure supplier capabilities align with product development and industrialization needs
  • Lead sourcing initiatives for subcontracted production of components, ensuring alignment with technical specifications, cost targets, and delivery timelines.
  • Identify, evaluate, onboard and maintain long term relations with strategic suppliers and manufacturing partners to support business growth and innovation.
  • Stay informed about emerging materials, technologies, and manufacturing methods relevant to fuel cell production. Engage with innovative suppliers and research institutions to support product development and industrialization

Supplier Quality, Compliance and Data analytics
  • Oversee supplier prequalification and audits
  • Provide, maintain and distribute supplier performance evaluations and supply chain data analytics
  • Supplier compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

Contract Negotiation & Risk Management
  • Lead contract negotiations to secure favorable terms, pricing, and risk mitigation.
  • Establish robust supplier agreements that support scalability, flexibility, and innovation.

Logistics & Distribution
  • Design and implement logistics strategies to optimize transportation, warehousing, and distribution.
  • Ensure efficient coordination of inbound and outbound shipments, minimizing costs and lead times.

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
  • Lead the corporate S&OP process, ensuring cross-functional alignment and transparency.
  • Collaborate with operations, finance, and commercial teams to balance supply and demand effectively.

Team Leadership & Development
  • Build and lead a high-performing supply chain and logistics team.
  • Set clear goals, monitor performance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Your profile

Your Main Experience And Education
  • Higher education in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
  • Proven experience in supply chain, logistics, and procurement leadership roles, preferably in manufacturing or industrial sectors
  • Strong background in strategic sourcing, equipment procurement, and subcontracted production
  • Used to interface and cooperate with R&D, and/or industrialization departments since the early stage of the Product Development journey
  • Demonstrated success in scaling operations and deploying emerging technologies to market
  • Familiarity with supply chain management systems and digital tools
  • Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance standards

Your Quality And Skills
  • Excellent negotiation, analytical, and decision-making skills
  • Goal-oriented, curious, and eager to learn.
  • Hands-on leadership style, demonstrating a strong willingness to engage directly in operational activities when needed with a proactive and detail-oriented attitude.
  • Great stakeholder management skills, partnered with a high level of collaboration and strong communication skills
  • Exposure to and enjoyment of working in multicultural, international environments.
  • A structured approach to working & problem solving
  • A natural leader, interested in people management and development, with a strong attitude to nurture a productive and passionate culture.
  • Excellent English written and oral skills (knowledge of other languages is a plus)

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