Procurement Manager for Electronics - TrackMan

Procurement Manager for Electronics
Trackman is searching for a Procurement Manager for Electronics

The Procurement Manager for Electronics is a critical role that combines operational, tactical, and strategic responsibilities. Besides ensuring component for daily production, this role is essential in supporting the R&D development team and ensuring the alignment of technical requirements with commercial strategies. The successful candidate will minimize future sourcing risks, enable R&D prototyping, optimize the supplier base, and secure optimal commercial agreements that align with current and future technological needs.

Key Responsibilities

Operational and Tactical Management

• Manage electronic materials call-off and ensure timely availability of components for production plans
• Oversee tactical planning and component sourcing to meet project deadlines and production schedules
• Represent Supply Chain in ECO meetings, Analyze cost impacts associated with procurement of ECO revised components or materials and managing existing internal/external inventory of materials or components that may be affected by ECOs
• Communicate ECO changes / BoM revision changes to supplier

Supplier Relationship and Management

• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers to build a reliable and cost-effective supplier base
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure alignment with the company's technical and commercial requirements

Support of R&D Development Team

• Act as a liaison between the R&D development team and suppliers, ensuring clear communication of technical requirements
• Participate in project meetings to ensure availability of components and material for prototyping, risk-buys and production ramp-up
• Support the development team by providing insights into the latest technological advancements and market trends
• Balance ramp-up of inventory for new products with risk of BoM changes

Risk Management

• Assess and mitigate future sourcing risks by staying informed about market changes, supplier stability, and potential disruptions
• Develop contingency plans to ensure continuous supply of critical components
• Notify R&D teams of component lifecycle changes like Last-time-Buy to enable decision-making about possible product redesigns

Requirements
Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, with a focus on electronics and component sourcing
• Proven track record in supplier management and commercial negotiations
• The candidate is preferred to have experience within project management and/or procurement
• Excellent communication (English required – Danish preferred)

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of electronic components and the electronics industry
• Good knowledge of ERP systems and Excel
• Good understanding of common ECO processes
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities and ability to analyze and interpret technical and commercial information
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, especially R&D and development teams
• As a person, you are welcoming, flexible, honest and structured

The successful candidate will play a vital part in bridging the gap between technical requirements and commercial strategies, ensuring the company's procurement activities support its overall objectives.

The Role will report to the Head of Supply Chain.

The Office
We are soon moving to our state-of-art HQ in Hørsholm, located at DTU Science Park. We take great pride of the building we designed! The office features bright meeting rooms, coffee areas to catch up with colleagues, a large testing arena with simulators available for employees and a fitness centre, everything surrounded by a beautiful forest and respecting the environment. We made sure to utilize the newest technologies to be energy efficient and be mindful of ventilation and sound propagation.

The cherry on top is our canteen: with indoor and outdoor area to enjoy the fresh food prepared by our own kitchen staff.

Join the home of a powerful sports brand and a one-of-a-kind technology

Our proprietary technology is based on expert knowledge about radar, computer vision, data, and software engineering. Our solutions are developed by specialists who endlessly explore and challenge new technical boundaries. TrackMan’s blend of cutting-edge technology, sports, and continued growth make our company an outstanding place to work. Our work culture is entrepreneurial, ambitious, and rewarding as you get to collaborate with inspiring colleagues and interact with the leaders of golf, baseball, and football. Based on a unique brand reputation, we are proud to work in close partnership with the top athletes, organizations, and teams that rely on our technology to stay ahead of the race. We are a Danish company founded, owned, and managed since 2003 by three entrepreneurs with a strong passion for sports. Today, we have a global footprint with our headquarters located in Denmark (Vedbaek) and offices in New York, Phoenix, Poland, and Tokyo. We employ over 700 people worldwide, half of which work in Denmark, where most hardware and software products are developed, tested, and manufactured.

Share our Passion!

For additional information about the position, please contact Christian on +45 20702573.

Applications are continuously assessed, so please send your application as soon as possible.