Senior Manager, Industrialization and Partnerships
3 days ago
Madrid
Key Accountabilities Core Accountabilities Industrialization Strategy and Execution: • Lead the industrialization of supply chain operations by driving the scaling of production capabilities, optimizing processes, and implementing lean manufacturing principles., • Work closely with engineering, production, and technology teams to support the industrialization of new products and technologies, ensuring timely and cost-effective production scale-up., • Develop and oversee the execution of industrialization roadmaps, ensuring alignment with organizational growth and market demands., • Prepare business case studies for industrialization initiatives, analyzing costs, benefits, risks, and potential returns to support decision-making and secure necessary resources. Strategic Partnerships Management: • Establish and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key suppliers, vendors, and partners to drive collaboration and innovation in supply chain operations., • Identify and negotiate new partnership opportunities to strengthen the supply chain network, enhance sourcing capabilities, and leverage third-party expertise., • Manage long-term supplier and partner relationships to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and alignment with business objectives. Supplier Development and Localization of Production: • Lead efforts in developing and optimizing supplier relationships to ensure performance excellence, innovation, and alignment with supply chain goals., • Identify opportunities for localizing production to reduce lead times, improve responsiveness, and minimize supply chain risks associated with global disruptions., • Collaborate with suppliers to improve capabilities, quality, and operational efficiencies, including providing technical support and guidance in their manufacturing processes., • Implement strategies to shift production to regional hubs or local facilities when needed, ensuring flexibility and minimizing reliance on distant or vulnerable supply sources. Cross-Functional Collaboration: • Collaborate with senior leadership to align supply chain strategies with the company’s broader business objectives, ensuring a cohesive and efficient approach to growth., • Lead cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions to address challenges in production, logistics, and distribution. Risk Management and Compliance: • Identify and mitigate risks associated with the industrialization and partnership strategies, ensuring the supply chain is resilient and adaptable., • Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory standards, industry best practices, and corporate policies within all industrialization and partnership activities. Leadership and Team Development: • Oversee talent development within the supply chain organization, ensuring the team has the skills and resources necessary to execute industrialization and partnership strategies effectively., • Provide guidance on career development and leadership opportunities for team members, promoting a strong and dynamic leadership pipeline. Technology and Innovation: • Stay informed on the latest trends, technologies, and innovations in supply chain management, seeking opportunities to integrate new technologies that can drive efficiency and competitiveness., • Support the digital transformation efforts within the supply chain, leveraging advanced analytics, automation, and AI to improve decision-making and streamline operations. Experience: • 10+ years of experience in supply chain management, industrialization, and partnership development. Education: • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrialization or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. Key Skills: • Industrialization Strategy and Execution, • Strategic Partnerships Management, • Supplier Development and Localization of Production, • Cross-Functional Collaboration, • Risk Management and Compliance, • Leadership and Team Development, • Technology and Innovation Behavioral Competencies: • Ability to travel internationally as needed to engage with global partners and suppliers., • Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing business conditions