(Senior) Supply Chain & Purchasing Manager (m/w/d)

Electronic components, contract manufacturing & APAC sourcing

SensitHaptics – Berlin/Potsdam – Hybrid

About us

SensitHaptics develops market-leading haptic technology for gaming and sim racing hardware. Our products consist of complex electronic assemblies and are manufactured in collaboration with international suppliers and contract manufacturers (CM/EMS).

Tasks

• Electronics sourcing (PCBs, FPGAs, MCs, components, cables, actuators, power supplies) in the EU and APAC; supplier identification, evaluation and negotiation.
• Implementation of structured RFQ/RFP processes and bid analyses; use of platforms (Alibaba, 1688) and international fairs.
• Management of contract manufacturers in APAC/Eastern Europe (EMS/CM): capacity planning, quality, lead times & series production.
• Handover & maintenance of BOMs, manufacturing documents, EVT/DVT/PVT builds; production monitoring & troubleshooting.
• Rolling purchasing & production planning (forecasts, MOQ, safety stock); optimisation of working capital.
• Negotiations for order volumes > £50,000 per order.
• Ensuring relevant standards: CE, FCC, KC, RoHS, REACH; coordination with test laboratories.
• Control of import/export, customs duties; application of optimal Incoterms.
• Use of the ERP system for POs, goods receipts, master data & reporting; inventory analyses & risk monitoring.

Requirements

• Several years of experience in electronics sourcing or supply chain (hardware, IoT, automotive, consumer electronics).
• Experience with APAC/China suppliers and international contract negotiations.
• Experience in managing contract manufacturers (EMS/CM).
• Strong understanding of BOMs, components, PCBs & manufacturing processes.
• Confident in Incoterms, customs clearance, certifications & RFQ/RFP.
• Very good ERP, data & Excel skills.
• Independent, structured, reliable way of working.
• Fluent English; German a plus; willingness to travel EU/APAC.

Benefits

• Significant influence on costs, quality and production reliability.
• Responsibility for the entire international supply chain.
• Hybrid work, fast-paced environment and genuine ownership.
• Working with high-tech hardware in the gaming market.

Then join a team that not only develops software, but also experiences you can feel.