Global Supply Chain Program Manager – Electronics

About the role

Kistler seeks a Global Supply Chain Program Manager for Electronics to drive structure, transparency and execution excellence across its worldwide electronics product portfolio. You will act as the central interface between product management, R&D, procurement, planning, manufacturing engineering and operations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the global supply chain workstream for electronics product development and lifecycle projects from concept to end‑of‑life.
• Establish project governance, standardized methodologies and transparent reporting across all product lifecycle projects.
• Define and execute sourcing and supplier strategies, including qualification, onboarding and readiness for prototypes, pilot builds and serial production.
• Drive industrialisation and manufacturing readiness, ensuring smooth transitions to serial operations worldwide.
• Own the global project portfolio dashboard, providing visibility on status, milestones, supply readiness, cost development and risk exposure.
• Lead lifecycle risk management, mitigating component obsolescence, single‑source dependencies and capacity constraints.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Electronics, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, program/project management, strategic procurement or new product introduction within electronics manufacturing.
• Proven ability to manage complex cross‑functional programs in an international, matrix‑driven environment.
• Fluent in German and English (C1 level) with strong communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 50%.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of electronic components, PCBAs and contract manufacturing environments.
• Supplier management, sourcing strategies and qualification processes.
• Risk management methodologies and lifecycle management.
• ERP systems experience, preferably SAP.
• Project and program governance, milestone management and executive reporting.

What we offer

• A highly visible global role with direct impact on product launches and supply chain performance.
• Opportunity to shape Kistler’s global governance, processes and best practices for NPI and product lifecycle management.
• International collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and global suppliers.
• Flexible working models, attractive social benefits and a collaborative company culture.