Head of Materials & Production (m/f/d)

Uttenreuth, Erlangen

Full-time

Permanent employee

ABOUT AB‑CT – Advanced Breast‑CT GmbH

AB-CT – Advanced Breast-CT GmbH is an innovative high-tech company with patented technology and the manufacturer of nu:view®, a novel spiral CT scanner for the female breast. Based on many years of research, AB-CT has successfully brought this technology to market maturity, enabling fully isotropic, high-resolution breast imaging at a low radiation dose. The company is headquartered in Erlangen, Germany.

Flat hierarchies and a dynamic, creative working environment define our company culture. Together, we are pioneering new approaches in medical technology. Our employees value exciting challenges, working in a young, dedicated and professional team, and short decision-making processes.

YOUR ROLE

As Head of Materials & Production, you will assume overall responsibility for the areas of materials management, procurement, logistics, and production. You will continuously develop and optimize the entire value chain, ensuring efficient, stable, and future-oriented processes together with your team.

As a member of our extended management team, you will develop cross-functional strategies, drive operational excellence, and actively shape the future development of our company. You combine strategic vision with pragmatic execution and a strong focus on measurable results.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

You lead, develop, and motivate the teams in procurement, logistics, warehousing, and production, both professionally and disciplinarily.
You manage and optimize material supply, production processes, and internal workflows.
You further develop the procurement strategy, optimize sourcing processes, and establish sustainable supplier relationships both domestically and internationally.
You ensure cost-efficient, on-time, and quality-oriented supply and production operations.
You drive the digitalization, automation, and standardization of processes, as well as the implementation and further development of ERP solutions.
You establish a professional KPI management framework as part of the Balanced Scorecard process, identify improvement opportunities, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
You are responsible for budget, resource, and investment planning within your area.
You collaborate closely with Quality, Engineering, and Finance to foster efficient cross-functional cooperation.
You shape the further development of our Supply Chain with a focus on efficiency, resilience, and sustainable growth.

YOUR PROFILE

You have successfully completed a degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a comparable field.
You have several years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally with responsibility for procurement, logistics, or materials management.
You have proven experience in strategic and operational procurement as well as international supplier management.
You possess a strong understanding of sourcing processes, production operations, warehouse management, and material flows.
You demonstrate strong negotiation and communication skills as well as confidence in contract management.
You have excellent knowledge of ERP systems and are proficient in using MS Office applications.
You stand out through your analytical mindset, entrepreneurial approach, and structured, solution-oriented way of working.
You take ownership, initiate change, and demonstrate strong initiative and the ability to drive results.
You have excellent written and spoken German and English skills
You are willing and able to travel occasionally for business purposes, both domestically and internationally.

OUR OFFER

A team-oriented and performance-driven working environment
An attractive compensation package
The opportunity to actively shape and further develop the entire supply chain
Mobile working options
Flexible working hours
A permanent employment contract
30 days of annual leave
Regular team events
Working at the science and technology hub of Erlangen