At PALFINGER, we have been lifting people and goods to a new level for over 90 years - with a pioneering and passionate spirit. As a global technology and engineering company, we are the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative crane and lifting solutions. Our success is based on the tireless efforts of our approximately 12,700 employees, who contribute their ideas and energy to our vision. With us, you can expect a dynamic working environment full of opportunities for personal and professional development. Become part of our team and start your career at PALFINGER.

Project Manager Strategic Partner Development (f/m/d)

To strengthen our Supply Chain Management team in Bergheim (Salzburg), we are looking for a project manager able to develop long term strategic partnerships for large outsourcing volumes in structural steel components as well as assembly content. You can develop selected suppliers to cost and process excellence, using your own lean and manufacturing know-how and process expertise as well as leading a cross functional team of subject matter experts supporting you.

Make or Buy Management is part of PALFINGER's Global Supply Chain Management, which reports directly to the COO and ensures a balance between internal value creation and external partners - our aim is to support our targeted growth by sourcing components externally through international strategic partnerships.

Your responsibilities

• Manage the relocation to suppliers through to sustainable series supply
• Advise our strategic partners and act as an interface to PALFINGER in order to achieve our common long-term goals
• Identify cost saving opportunities and process improvements
• Develop and implement solutions in collaboration with suppliers
• Lead the task force in case of supplier delivery and quality deficiencies

Your qualifications

• Several years industrial experience in make or buy management
• Degree in mechanical/industrial engineering or relevant field
• Project management expertise in a manufacturing environment with an understanding of calculation and cost impacts, production systems (e.g. TPS) and value stream analysis
• Very good communication and networking skills (business fluency in German and English), used to work in cross functional/international teams
• Willingness to travel globally (focus on Europe app. 20 %)

What we offer

• Life balance through flexible working hours and freedom to organize your work
• Performance-related compensation
• Career and personal development opportunities in an international company
• Voluntary social benefits through our company's health management program PALfit
• Job Ticket

Minimum yearly gross salary according to Austrian metal industry collective agreement is EUR 52.197,04 based on full-time employment. According to experience and qualification, we offer a market-conform overpayment.

Are you interested in the position and still have questions? Please do not hesitate to contact us.