Job Description

Director Operational Procurement (m/f/d)

Germany / Bayreuth

CYBEX is a company that puts tomorrow’s people at the heart of its brand. Always questioning the status quo and not afraid of challenging the establishment, CYBEX has become not just a leader in child safety but is seen as an innovative lifestyle and fashion brand for parents. We offer car seats, baby carriers, kids furniture and strollers enabling parents to keep their little ones safe in style. After growing rapidly in the last few years, we look for ambitious talent to contribute to CYBEX’s success story.

Your seat to fill:

• Accountable for ensuring sustainable supplier delivery performance by monitoring, managing and improving Time, Cost and Quality (TCQ) metrics across the supply base
• Lead the global Supply Planning and Supplier Performance organization, ensuring alignment with business objectives and long-term growth strategies
• Drive the end-to-end Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, balancing customer demand, supply capabilities, inventory targets, and financial objectives
• Own the global supplier performance management framework, driving continuous improvement in quality, delivery, cost competitiveness, innovation, and risk mitigation
• Lead supplier compliance and sustainability programs, including LkSG, BSCI, SGP, COI, GMS, and other regulatory and corporate requirements
• Develop and execute global supply chain transformation, footprint optimization, and supplier relocation initiatives to improve resilience, flexibility, and efficiency
• Ensure optimal inventory, capacity, and service level performance by proactively identifying risks, constraints, and improvement opportunities across the supply network
• Oversee global supplier audit and qualification programs in close collaboration with Supplier Quality and Procurement functions
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and commercial escalations, including supplier claims, complaint resolution, and financial recovery processes
• Establish and monitor KPIs, scorecards, and executive reporting, enabling data-driven decision-making and continuous performance improvement
• Build and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and talent development across the organization

Your stroll to CYBEX:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics, or a related field
• Proven experience in operational procurement, purchasing operations, supply chain management, or related procurement functions with progressively increasing leadership responsibilities
• In-depth knowledge of operational procurement processes, order management, inventory planning, supplier performance management, and procurement operations
• Demonstrated experience in managing supplier relationships, ensuring material availability, improving service levels, and driving operational efficiency and cost optimization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data and KPIs to support decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives
• Solid understanding of procurement risks, supply continuity, inventory management, and mitigation strategies within global supply chains
• Proven leadership and people management capabilities, with a track record of building, developing, and leading high-performing procurement teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across Operations, Planning, Logistics, Manufacturing, Quality,
• Finance, and Procurement functions
• Experience in developing and implementing procurement processes, performance metrics, governance standards, and continuous improvement programs
• Proficiency in SAP, procurement systems, ERP platforms, and data analytics tools
• Willingness to travel as required
• Fluent in English and German

CYBEX operates globally and has employees from copious nations. If you are keen to leave your footprint in a swiftly growing business that offers plenty of opportunities to grow both on a professional and individual level, you’ve come to the right place. You’ll have the chance to develop your personal profile in an international environment. As part of Goodbaby International Holdings Ltd., CYBEX is dedicated to creating an inclusive working environment that encompasses diversity and equal opportunities. At CYBEX, we place great importance on our values: Imagination, Belief, Passion, Strength, Respect, and Love. These values shape our company culture and drive us to develop innovative solutions and achieve exceptional results.