Supply Chain Manager - Focus Buying (m/f/d) - Berlin
Supply Chain Manager - Focus Buying (m/f/d) - Berlin
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Job Description
The simple way to live safely. We are Patronus.
We are more than just a provider of smart emergency watches. We are true visionaries.
As a modern healthcare start-up from Berlin with strong investors behind us we are determined to improve the everyday lives of elderly people around the world to make it safer and more independent.
Thats what we achieve with our revolutionary Patronus watch.
Although not recognizable as an emergency device at first glance it enables users to call for help easily and immediately anytime and anywhere. This way we provide an extra dose of safety and we can save lives in the truest sense of the word. However the Patronus watch itself is only the door opener to develop numerous other groundbreaking products to improve the lives of older people their relatives and their caregivers. Our vision is to use the enormous possibilities of modern technology to provide the best possible healthcare for our customers. In this way we contribute to making the healthcare system more effective - and ensure a life worth living.
Your Impact
To support our mission we are looking for a Supply Chain Manager - Focus Buying (f/m/d) to strengthen our Supply Chain & Operations team at our Berlin office. In this role you will work at the very core of our product operations making sure that we get the right components in the right place at the right time.
Youll build and maintain strong relationships with international suppliers ensure reliable and cost-efficient sourcing and keep our stock levels healthy. With your structured and hands-on approach youll help us keep things moving every single day.
Your mission
- Forecast demand monitor stock levels and maintain optimal inventory turnover while preventing stockouts
- Handle import-related duties including customs declarations and coordination with relevant authorities
- Negotiate existing supplier contracts to optimize our costs
- Source new suppliers that meet our price and quality expectations
- Ensure product compliance and manage necessary certifications including regular reporting to authorities
- Support the daily business from smartwatch setup shipping and returns to logistics coordination and documentation
Your talent
You are a communicative well-organized and confident personality
- fluent in English (C1 level spoken and written)
- German at B2 level or above is a plus but not required
- Mandarin skills are a nice-to-have and could be a valuable asset for some of our supplier relationships
You bring a cost-conscious mindset and enjoy negotiating youre not afraid to push for the best results when dealing with external partners
Strong proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets youre confident working with formulas analyzing data and drawing insight
You have strong time management and prioritization skills and youre able to stay on top of multiple tasks without losing sight of the details
You have a natural sense for people communicate clearly and professionally and know how to stay composed and solution-oriented even under pressure
You are dependable hands-on and eager to learn always ready to tackle challenges proactively and independently
You enjoy working with numbers and have a structured analytical way of thinking
Experience with tools like Google Workspace (e.g. Docs Slides) Slack Notion or CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce) is a plus but not required
Our offer
Wellbeing:
- Urban Sports Club membership for your fitness
- Family & Friends Coupon for the Patronus watch
- 26 vacation days in the first year 28 days in the second year and 30 days from the third year onwards
Learning & Development:
- Annual Learning & Development Budget
- Clearly structured Career Framework for your professional development
- 360-degree feedback sessions for continuous improvement
Compensation:
- Exclusive corporate benefits for your advantage
- Discounts at restaurants near the office
- Freedom to choose your hardware
Mobility & Flexibility:
- Modern office in the vibrant district of Friedrichshain
- Job Ticket for a stress-free daily commute
Company Culture:
- Regular company and team events strengthen our sense of community
- Team spirit over elbow mentality achieving more together
- Contribute to developing a product that offers genuine societal value
Are you curious
Become a part of our team and make a difference! We are looking forward to getting to know you!
We value diversity. In our teams we welcome people of various perspectives and skill levels as well as diverse backgrounds gender identities sexual orientations personal expressions ethnicities religious beliefs and with or without disabilities. Every decision in our talent process is based on qualifications performance and individual company needs.
Employment Type
Full Time
