Senior Purchasing Manager

<p>About the role</p> <p>As a Senior Purchasing Manager you will join the Supply Chain and Logistics team part of the broader Hardware team.</p> <p>You will be responsible for sourcing and managing the parts which make up our card readers. You will also be responsible for all commercial aspects of awarding of new businesses, developing strong supplier relationships, and working side by side with our engineering counterparts to push the envelope of our technical requirements. You will also take the lead in making sure SumUp can meet cost targets, suppliers deliver on time, and parts are received at the highest level of quality.</p> <p>To be successful in this role you should have excellent communication skills, and you're someone who thrives in a fast paced environment.</p> <p>About the team</p> <p>You have probably used our<a href="https://www.sumup.com/en-gb/card-readers/"> card readers</a> to buy a cappuccino or pay your hairdresser already. In Hardware, we are passionate about creating these beautifully designed card payment devices and accessories that enable our merchants to start, run, and grow their own businesses. In doing so, we deal with a diverse range of engineering topics - industrial and electronic design, embedded systems, all the way to mobile apps and backend services.</p> <p>We believe in open communication and constant learning over strict rules. If you're looking for the chance to innovate and help millions of small independent merchants succeed - join us!</p> <p>Curious to know how it feels working in the Hardware team? Check<a href="https://medium.com/inside-sumup/how-does-it-feel-to-work-in-the-hardware-tribe-8c3fa669205d"> this</a> out!</p> <p> </p> <p>What you’ll do:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Lead RFI/ RFQ/ RFP and strategic sourcing process</p> </li> <li> <p>Develop sourcing strategies by analyzing suppliers, market conditions, and technology roadmaps</p> </li> <li> <p>Lead contractual negotiations with suppliers on NDA's, General Terms &amp; Conditions, and Production Supply Agreements</p> </li> <li> <p>Communicate closely with Project Managers to support prototype requirements, execute against build milestones, and track sourcing progress</p> </li> <li> <p>Negotiate with suppliers to obtain best prototype and production pricing based on targets</p> </li> <li> <p>Perform deep dive analysis of quote submissions based on cost breakdown data</p> </li> <li> <p>Support supplier quality and technical reviews</p> </li> <li> <p>Review engineering development costs with engineering leads to ensure best cost is attained</p> </li> <li> <p>Supervise the procurement of all materials according the Forecast for our EMS</p> </li> </ul> <p><br/><br/></p> <p>You’ll be great for this position if:</p> <ul> <li> <p>You have 5+ years of experience in purchasing, buying, procurement, or mechatronics purchasing</p> </li> <li> <p>You have experience in one of the following fields automotive, manufacturing, or other related industries like electronics</p> </li> <li> <p>You show analytical thinking both when it comes to internal and external requests</p> </li> <li> <p>You possess attention to detail to ensure specifications being requested are fulfilled</p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Why you should join SumUp </p> <ul> <li> <p>Opportunity to work with a truly global, multicultural team (we are 3000+ people from 60+ countries, spread across 3 continents).</p> </li> <li> <p>28 days’ paid leave</p> </li> <li> <p>Competitive salary package and virtual stock option programme</p> </li> <li> <p>Flexible working hours</p> </li> <li> <p>Learning &amp; development budget for attending conferences and external training</p> </li> <li> <p>SumUp Corporate Pension Scheme</p> </li> <li> <p>Wellness benefits: In-house Yoga teacher, gym in the office, football &amp; running teams, subsidised Urban Sports Club</p> </li> <li> <p>A lot of other cool benefits such as Bike leasing, Subsidised Public Transport Card, Language Learning platform/courses, Kita placement assistance, relocation assistance, 2x per week subsidised office lunches, and a brand new beautiful place to work in the heart of Berlin</p> </li> </ul><p><strong>Job Application Tip</strong></p> <p>We recognise that candidates feel they need to meet 100% of the job criteria in order to apply for a job. Please note that this is only a guide. If you don’t tick every box, it’s ok too because it means you have room to learn and develop your career at SumUp.</p>